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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.87, 1,085.49 and 471.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.87, 1,085.49 and 471.93 is: 651.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.87 : 1,085.49 = 471.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.87/1,085.49 = 471.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.87x = 1,085.49 × 471.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.87x = 512,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,275.30/786.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.03

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