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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.33, 1,179.45 and 478.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.33, 1,179.45 and 478.26 is: 717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.33 : 1,179.45 = 478.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.33/1,179.45 = 478.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.33x = 1,179.45 × 478.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.33x = 564,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,083.76/786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.36

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