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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.61, 1,177.17 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.61, 1,177.17 and 472.62 is: 709.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.61 : 1,177.17 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.61/1,177.17 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.61x = 1,177.17 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.61x = 556,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,351.72/784.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.08

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