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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.64, 1,084.17 and 470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.64, 1,084.17 and 470.94 is: 649.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.64 : 1,084.17 = 470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.64/1,084.17 = 470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.64x = 1,084.17 × 470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.64x = 510,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,579.02/785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.89

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