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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.77, 1,083.75 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.77, 1,083.75 and 471.08 is: 649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.77 : 1,083.75 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.77/1,083.75 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.77x = 1,083.75 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.77x = 510,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,532.95/785.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.72

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