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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.73, 1,171.50 and 473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.73, 1,171.50 and 473.07 is: 708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.73 : 1,171.50 = 473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.73/1,171.50 = 473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.73x = 1,171.50 × 473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.73x = 554,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,196.59/782.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.03

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