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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,083.31 and 470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,083.31 and 470.39 is: 648.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,083.31 = 470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,083.31 = 470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,083.31 × 470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 509,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,577.42/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.91

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