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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.87, 1,084.11 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.87, 1,084.11 and 470.93 is: 649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.87 : 1,084.11 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.87/1,084.11 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.87x = 1,084.11 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.87x = 510,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,539.92/785.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.65

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