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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.68, 1,083.09 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.68, 1,083.09 and 470.16 is: 648.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.68 : 1,083.09 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.68/1,083.09 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.68x = 1,083.09 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.68x = 509,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,225.59/784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.96

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