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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.70, 1,177.95 and 477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.70, 1,177.95 and 477.48 is: 715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.70 : 1,177.95 = 477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.70/1,177.95 = 477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.70x = 1,177.95 × 477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.70x = 562,447.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,447.57/785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.86

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