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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.12, 1,084.37 and 471.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.12, 1,084.37 and 471.17 is: 649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.12 : 1,084.37 = 471.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.12/1,084.37 = 471.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.12x = 1,084.37 × 471.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.12x = 510,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,914.84/786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.92

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