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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.75, 1,174.29 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.75, 1,174.29 and 474.66 is: 711.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.75 : 1,174.29 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.75/1,174.29 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.75x = 1,174.29 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.75x = 557,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,388.49/783.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.18

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