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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.72, 1,173.92 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.72, 1,173.92 and 476.64 is: 714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.72 : 1,173.92 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.72/1,173.92 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.72x = 1,173.92 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.72x = 559,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,537.23/782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.86

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