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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.48, 1,179.97 and 474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.48, 1,179.97 and 474.47 is: 711.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.48 : 1,179.97 = 474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.48/1,179.97 = 474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.48x = 1,179.97 × 474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.48x = 559,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,864.34/786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.86

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