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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.42, 1,180.74 and 475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.42, 1,180.74 and 475.39 is: 712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.42 : 1,180.74 = 475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.42/1,180.74 = 475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.42x = 1,180.74 × 475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.42x = 561,311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,311.99/787.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.85

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