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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.64, 1,084.58 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.64, 1,084.58 and 471.08 is: 650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.64 : 1,084.58 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.64/1,084.58 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.64x = 1,084.58 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.64x = 510,923.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,923.95/785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.33

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