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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.24, 1,177.92 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.24, 1,177.92 and 477.36 is: 715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.24 : 1,177.92 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.24/1,177.92 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.24x = 1,177.92 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.24x = 562,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,291.89/786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.17

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