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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.88, 1,085.44 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.88, 1,085.44 and 476.16 is: 656.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.88 : 1,085.44 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.88/1,085.44 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.88x = 1,085.44 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.88x = 516,843.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,843.11/786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.83

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