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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.76, 1,086 and 472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.76, 1,086 and 472.12 is: 651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.76 : 1,086 = 472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.76/1,086 = 472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.76x = 1,086 × 472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.76x = 512,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,722.32/786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.69

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