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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.84, 1,081.98 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.84, 1,081.98 and 473.52 is: 653.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.84 : 1,081.98 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.84/1,081.98 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.84x = 1,081.98 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.84x = 512,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,339.17/783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.63

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