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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.30, 1,172 and 469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.30, 1,172 and 469.79 is: 702.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.30 : 1,172 = 469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.30/1,172 = 469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.30x = 1,172 × 469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.30x = 550,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,593.88/783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.92

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