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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.97, 1,176.25 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.97, 1,176.25 and 476.04 is: 714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.97 : 1,176.25 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.97/1,176.25 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.97x = 1,176.25 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.97x = 559,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,942.05/783.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.24

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