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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785, 1,083.40 and 474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785, 1,083.40 and 474.50 is: 654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785 : 1,083.40 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785/1,083.40 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785x = 1,083.40 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785x = 514,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,073.30/785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.87

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