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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.92, 1,084.28 and 471.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.92, 1,084.28 and 471.19 is: 650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.92 : 1,084.28 = 471.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.92/1,084.28 = 471.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.92x = 1,084.28 × 471.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.92x = 510,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,901.89/785.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.07

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