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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,185.16 and 473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,185.16 and 473.39 is: 710.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,185.16 = 473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,185.16 = 473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,185.16 × 473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 561,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,046.45/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.41

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