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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.56, 1,084.08 and 475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.56, 1,084.08 and 475 is: 655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.56 : 1,084.08 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.56/1,084.08 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.56x = 1,084.08 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.56x = 514,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,938.00/785.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.50

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