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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.78, 1,085.81 and 472.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.78, 1,085.81 and 472.05 is: 651.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.78 : 1,085.81 = 472.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.78/1,085.81 = 472.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.78x = 1,085.81 × 472.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.78x = 512,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,559.33/786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.47

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