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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.17, 1,084.87 and 471.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.17, 1,084.87 and 471.27 is: 650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.17 : 1,084.87 = 471.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.17/1,084.87 = 471.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.17x = 1,084.87 × 471.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.17x = 511,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,269.13/786.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.33

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