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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.62, 1,175.38 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.62, 1,175.38 and 475.54 is: 712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.62 : 1,175.38 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.62/1,175.38 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.62x = 1,175.38 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.62x = 558,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,936.08/784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.37

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