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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.13, 1,084.75 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.13, 1,084.75 and 471.33 is: 650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.13 : 1,084.75 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.13/1,084.75 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.13x = 1,084.75 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.13x = 511,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,274.04/786.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.37

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