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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.35, 1,085.26 and 471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.35, 1,085.26 and 471.61 is: 650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.35 : 1,085.26 = 471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.35/1,085.26 = 471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.35x = 1,085.26 × 471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.35x = 511,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,811.68/786.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.87

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