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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.16, 1,086.21 and 472.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.16, 1,086.21 and 472.43 is: 651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.16 : 1,086.21 = 472.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.16/1,086.21 = 472.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.16x = 1,086.21 × 472.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.16x = 513,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,152.76/787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.90

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