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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.93, 1,177.32 and 476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.93, 1,177.32 and 476.70 is: 715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.93 : 1,177.32 = 476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.93/1,177.32 = 476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.93x = 1,177.32 × 476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.93x = 561,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,226.06/784.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.00

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