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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.60, 1,175.60 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.60, 1,175.60 and 476.55 is: 714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.60 : 1,175.60 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.60/1,175.60 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.60x = 1,175.60 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.60x = 560,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,232.18/784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.04

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