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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.29, 1,083.69 and 470.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.29, 1,083.69 and 470.57 is: 649.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.29 : 1,083.69 = 470.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.29/1,083.69 = 470.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.29x = 1,083.69 × 470.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.29x = 509,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,946.58/785.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.38

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