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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.12, 1,083.40 and 470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.12, 1,083.40 and 470.58 is: 649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.12 : 1,083.40 = 470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.12/1,083.40 = 470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.12x = 1,083.40 × 470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.12x = 509,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,826.37/785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.36

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