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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,085.52 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,085.52 and 472.02 is: 651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,085.52 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,085.52 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,085.52 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 512,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,387.15/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.10

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