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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782, 1,173.82 and 474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782, 1,173.82 and 474.62 is: 712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782 : 1,173.82 = 474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782/1,173.82 = 474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782x = 1,173.82 × 474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782x = 557,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,118.45/782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.43

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