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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.46, 1,086.45 and 472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.46, 1,086.45 and 472.84 is: 652.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.46 : 1,086.45 = 472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.46/1,086.45 = 472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.46x = 1,086.45 × 472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.46x = 513,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,712.53/787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.37

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