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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.68, 1,082.66 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.68, 1,082.66 and 474.12 is: 654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.68 : 1,082.66 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.68/1,082.66 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.68x = 1,082.66 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.68x = 513,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,310.76/784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.17

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