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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.70, 1,086.71 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.70, 1,086.71 and 472.98 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.70 : 1,086.71 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.70/1,086.71 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.70x = 1,086.71 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.70x = 513,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,991.50/787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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