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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.46, 1,172.48 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.46, 1,172.48 and 474.26 is: 710.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.46 : 1,172.48 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.46/1,172.48 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.46x = 1,172.48 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.46x = 556,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,052.13/782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.65

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