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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.84, 1,083.96 and 470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.84, 1,083.96 and 470.96 is: 649.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.84 : 1,083.96 = 470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.84/1,083.96 = 470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.84x = 1,083.96 × 470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.84x = 510,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,501.80/785.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.63

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