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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.13, 1,172.62 and 473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.13, 1,172.62 and 473.91 is: 710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.13 : 1,172.62 = 473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.13/1,172.62 = 473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.13x = 1,172.62 × 473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.13x = 555,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,716.34/782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.52

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