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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.79, 1,175.85 and 474.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.79, 1,175.85 and 474.78 is: 713.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.79 : 1,175.85 = 474.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.79/1,175.85 = 474.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.79x = 1,175.85 × 474.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.79x = 558,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,270.06/782.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.18

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