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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.92, 1,180.32 and 478.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.92, 1,180.32 and 478.70 is: 718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.92 : 1,180.32 = 478.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.92/1,180.32 = 478.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.92x = 1,180.32 × 478.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.92x = 565,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,019.18/786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.01

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