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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.30, 1,086.52 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.30, 1,086.52 and 472.62 is: 652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.30 : 1,086.52 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.30/1,086.52 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.30x = 1,086.52 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.30x = 513,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,511.08/787.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.24

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