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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.51, 1,083.69 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.51, 1,083.69 and 470.79 is: 649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.51 : 1,083.69 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.51/1,083.69 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.51x = 1,083.69 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.51x = 510,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,190.42/785.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.50

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