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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.85, 1,084.23 and 471.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.85, 1,084.23 and 471.03 is: 649.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.85 : 1,084.23 = 471.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.85/1,084.23 = 471.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.85x = 1,084.23 × 471.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.85x = 510,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,704.86/785.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.88

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