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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.50, 1,173.68 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.50, 1,173.68 and 474.26 is: 711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.50 : 1,173.68 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.50/1,173.68 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.50x = 1,173.68 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.50x = 556,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,627.42/782.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.35

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