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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.32, 1,085.04 and 471.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.32, 1,085.04 and 471.57 is: 650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.32 : 1,085.04 = 471.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.32/1,085.04 = 471.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.32x = 1,085.04 × 471.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.32x = 511,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,676.38/786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.72

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