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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787, 1,086.16 and 476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787, 1,086.16 and 476.50 is: 657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787 : 1,086.16 = 476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787/1,086.16 = 476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787x = 1,086.16 × 476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787x = 517,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,555.24/787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.63

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