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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.79, 1,086.72 and 472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.79, 1,086.72 and 472.89 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.79 : 1,086.72 = 472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.79/1,086.72 = 472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.79x = 1,086.72 × 472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.79x = 513,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,899.02/787.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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