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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.49, 1,178.01 and 476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.49, 1,178.01 and 476.96 is: 716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.49 : 1,178.01 = 476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.49/1,178.01 = 476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.49x = 1,178.01 × 476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.49x = 561,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,857.76/784.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.21

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