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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,085.82 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,085.82 and 472.32 is: 651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.14 : 1,085.82 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.14/1,085.82 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.14x = 1,085.82 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.14x = 512,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,854.50/787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.54

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