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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.11, 1,179.15 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.11, 1,179.15 and 478.04 is: 717.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.11 : 1,179.15 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.11/1,179.15 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.11x = 1,179.15 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.11x = 563,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,683.81/786.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.06

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