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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.40, 1,174.92 and 475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.40, 1,174.92 and 475.36 is: 712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.40 : 1,174.92 = 475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.40/1,174.92 = 475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.40x = 1,174.92 × 475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.40x = 558,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,509.97/783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.93

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