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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.86, 1,087.29 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.86, 1,087.29 and 473.22 is: 653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.86 : 1,087.29 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.86/1,087.29 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.86x = 1,087.29 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.86x = 514,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,527.37/787.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.07

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