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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,178.28 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,178.28 and 476.82 is: 716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,178.28 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,178.28 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,178.28 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 561,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,827.47/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.54

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