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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.79, 1,087.11 and 473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.79, 1,087.11 and 473.20 is: 652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.79 : 1,087.11 = 473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.79/1,087.11 = 473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.79x = 1,087.11 × 473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.79x = 514,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,417.73/787.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.99

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