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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.13, 1,083.48 and 470.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.13, 1,083.48 and 470.41 is: 649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.13 : 1,083.48 = 470.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.13/1,083.48 = 470.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.13x = 1,083.48 × 470.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.13x = 509,679.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,679.83/785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.17

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