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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.38, 1,085.10 and 471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.38, 1,085.10 and 471.58 is: 650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.38 : 1,085.10 = 471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.38/1,085.10 = 471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.38x = 1,085.10 × 471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.38x = 511,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,711.46/786.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.72

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