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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.74, 1,082.88 and 470.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.74, 1,082.88 and 470.01 is: 648.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.74 : 1,082.88 = 470.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.74/1,082.88 = 470.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.74x = 1,082.88 × 470.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.74x = 508,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,964.43/784.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.58

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