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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,086.24 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,086.24 and 472.44 is: 651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.14 : 1,086.24 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.14/1,086.24 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.14x = 1,086.24 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.14x = 513,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,183.23/787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.96

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