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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.59, 1,086.85 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.59, 1,086.85 and 473.04 is: 652.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.59 : 1,086.85 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.59/1,086.85 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.59x = 1,086.85 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.59x = 514,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,124.12/787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.78

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