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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.06, 1,084.51 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.06, 1,084.51 and 475.56 is: 656.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.06 : 1,084.51 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.06/1,084.51 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.06x = 1,084.51 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.06x = 515,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,749.58/786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.12

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