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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.69, 1,081.23 and 473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.69, 1,081.23 and 473.19 is: 652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.69 : 1,081.23 = 473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.69/1,081.23 = 473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.69x = 1,081.23 × 473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.69x = 511,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,627.22/783.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.84

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