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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.69, 1,173.45 and 474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.69, 1,173.45 and 474.47 is: 711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.69 : 1,173.45 = 474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.69/1,173.45 = 474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.69x = 1,173.45 × 474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.69x = 556,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,766.82/782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.35

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