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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.40, 1,081.08 and 472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.40, 1,081.08 and 472.84 is: 652.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.40 : 1,081.08 = 472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.40/1,081.08 = 472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.40x = 1,081.08 × 472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.40x = 511,177.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,177.87/783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.51

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