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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.33, 1,176.42 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.33, 1,176.42 and 476.10 is: 714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.33 : 1,176.42 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.33/1,176.42 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.33x = 1,176.42 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.33x = 560,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,093.56/784.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.11

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