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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.71, 1,084.10 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.71, 1,084.10 and 470.93 is: 649.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.71 : 1,084.10 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.71/1,084.10 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.71x = 1,084.10 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.71x = 510,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,532.60/785.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.78

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