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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,085.82 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,085.82 and 472.08 is: 651.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,085.82 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,085.82 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,085.82 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 512,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,593.91/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.36

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