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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.06, 1,084.84 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.06, 1,084.84 and 475.50 is: 656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.06 : 1,084.84 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.06/1,084.84 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.06x = 1,084.84 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.06x = 515,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,841.42/786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.24

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