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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,081.50 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,081.50 and 473 is: 652.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,081.50 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,081.50 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,081.50 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 511,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,549.50/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.75

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