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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.66, 1,172.01 and 470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.66, 1,172.01 and 470.12 is: 703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.66 : 1,172.01 = 470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.66/1,172.01 = 470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.66x = 1,172.01 × 470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.66x = 550,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,979.48/782.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.98

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