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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.27, 1,083.59 and 470.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.27, 1,083.59 and 470.53 is: 649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.27 : 1,083.59 = 470.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.27/1,083.59 = 470.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.27x = 1,083.59 × 470.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.27x = 509,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,860.07/785.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.28

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