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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.33, 1,176.01 and 472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.33, 1,176.01 and 472.79 is: 707.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.33 : 1,176.01 = 472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.33/1,176.01 = 472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.33x = 1,176.01 × 472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.33x = 556,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,005.77/785.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.99

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