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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.65, 1,086.93 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.65, 1,086.93 and 473.08 is: 652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.65 : 1,086.93 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.65/1,086.93 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.65x = 1,086.93 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.65x = 514,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,204.84/787.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.83

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