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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.62, 1,086.84 and 473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.62, 1,086.84 and 473.10 is: 652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.62 : 1,086.84 = 473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.62/1,086.84 = 473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.62x = 1,086.84 × 473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.62x = 514,184.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,184.00/787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.83

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