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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,086.81 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,086.81 and 472.68 is: 652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,086.81 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,086.81 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,086.81 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 513,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,711.58/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.31

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