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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.91, 1,086.03 and 472.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.91, 1,086.03 and 472.35 is: 651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.91 : 1,086.03 = 472.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.91/1,086.03 = 472.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.91x = 1,086.03 × 472.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.91x = 512,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,986.27/786.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.90

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