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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786, 1,084.68 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786, 1,084.68 and 475.50 is: 656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786 : 1,084.68 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786/1,084.68 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786x = 1,084.68 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786x = 515,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,765.34/786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.19

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