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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.68, 1,079.82 and 472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.68, 1,079.82 and 472.12 is: 651.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.68 : 1,079.82 = 472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.68/1,079.82 = 472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.68x = 1,079.82 × 472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.68x = 509,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,804.62/782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.36

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