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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.18, 1,174.71 and 475.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.18, 1,174.71 and 475.17 is: 712.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.18 : 1,174.71 = 475.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.18/1,174.71 = 475.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.18x = 1,174.71 × 475.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.18x = 558,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,186.95/783.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.72

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