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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.28, 1,084.69 and 471.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.28, 1,084.69 and 471.39 is: 650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.28 : 1,084.69 = 471.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.28/1,084.69 = 471.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.28x = 1,084.69 × 471.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.28x = 511,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,312.02/786.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.29

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