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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.27, 1,176.52 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.27, 1,176.52 and 315.74 is: 473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.27 : 1,176.52 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.27/1,176.52 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.27x = 1,176.52 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.27x = 371,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,468.54/784.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.65

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