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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.13, 1,172.60 and 473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.13, 1,172.60 and 473.90 is: 710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.13 : 1,172.60 = 473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.13/1,172.60 = 473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.13x = 1,172.60 × 473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.13x = 555,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,686.91/782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.48

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