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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.46, 1,179.22 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.46, 1,179.22 and 474.20 is: 711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.46 : 1,179.22 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.46/1,179.22 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.46x = 1,179.22 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.46x = 559,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,186.12/786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.02

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