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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,080.72 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,080.72 and 472.32 is: 651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,080.72 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,080.72 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,080.72 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 510,445.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,445.67/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.61

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