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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.13, 1,177.93 and 473.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.13, 1,177.93 and 473.11 is: 709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.13 : 1,177.93 = 473.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.13/1,177.93 = 473.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.13x = 1,177.93 × 473.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.13x = 557,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,292.07/785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.81

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