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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.33, 1,083.74 and 470.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.33, 1,083.74 and 470.77 is: 649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.33 : 1,083.74 = 470.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.33/1,083.74 = 470.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.33x = 1,083.74 × 470.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.33x = 510,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,193.31/785.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.65

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