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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.03, 1,085.93 and 472.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.03, 1,085.93 and 472.21 is: 651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.03 : 1,085.93 = 472.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.03/1,085.93 = 472.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.03x = 1,085.93 × 472.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.03x = 512,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,787.01/787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.55

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