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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787, 1,086.06 and 476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787, 1,086.06 and 476.92 is: 658.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787 : 1,086.06 = 476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787/1,086.06 = 476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787x = 1,086.06 × 476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787x = 517,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,963.74/787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.15

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