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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.65, 1,085.37 and 471.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.65, 1,085.37 and 471.74 is: 650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.65 : 1,085.37 = 471.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.65/1,085.37 = 471.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.65x = 1,085.37 × 471.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.65x = 512,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,012.44/786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.88

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