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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.18, 1,083.43 and 470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.18, 1,083.43 and 470.38 is: 649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.18 : 1,083.43 = 470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.18/1,083.43 = 470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.18x = 1,083.43 × 470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.18x = 509,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,624.12/785.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.06

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