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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.90, 1,084.52 and 471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.90, 1,084.52 and 471.30 is: 650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.90 : 1,084.52 = 471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.90/1,084.52 = 471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.90x = 1,084.52 × 471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.90x = 511,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,134.28/785.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.38

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