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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.24, 1,084.80 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.24, 1,084.80 and 471.36 is: 650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.24 : 1,084.80 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.24/1,084.80 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.24x = 1,084.80 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.24x = 511,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,331.33/786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.35

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