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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782, 1,079.18 and 471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782, 1,079.18 and 471.52 is: 650.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782 : 1,079.18 = 471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782/1,079.18 = 471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782x = 1,079.18 × 471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782x = 508,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,854.95/782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.71

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