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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.40, 1,173.52 and 474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.40, 1,173.52 and 474.17 is: 711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.40 : 1,173.52 = 474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.40/1,173.52 = 474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.40x = 1,173.52 × 474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.40x = 556,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,447.98/782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.21

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