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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.22, 1,181.01 and 478.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.22, 1,181.01 and 478.23 is: 718.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.22 : 1,181.01 = 478.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.22/1,181.01 = 478.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.22x = 1,181.01 × 478.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.22x = 564,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,794.41/786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.37

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