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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.60, 1,079.82 and 472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.60, 1,079.82 and 472.04 is: 651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.60 : 1,079.82 = 472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.60/1,079.82 = 472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.60x = 1,079.82 × 472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.60x = 509,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,718.23/782.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.31

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