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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.54, 1,084.08 and 470.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.54, 1,084.08 and 470.86 is: 649.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.54 : 1,084.08 = 470.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.54/1,084.08 = 470.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.54x = 1,084.08 × 470.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.54x = 510,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,449.91/785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.81

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