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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.10, 1,174.65 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.10, 1,174.65 and 475.04 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.10 : 1,174.65 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.10/1,174.65 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.10x = 1,174.65 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.10x = 558,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,009.56/783.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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