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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.92, 1,172.26 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.92, 1,172.26 and 474.36 is: 710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.92 : 1,172.26 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.92/1,172.26 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.92x = 1,172.26 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.92x = 556,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,073.25/782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.26

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