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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.30, 1,173.45 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.30, 1,173.45 and 476.12 is: 714.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.30 : 1,173.45 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.30/1,173.45 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.30x = 1,173.45 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.30x = 558,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,697.15/782.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.18

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