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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.94, 1,087.27 and 473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.94, 1,087.27 and 473.14 is: 652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.94 : 1,087.27 = 473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.94/1,087.27 = 473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.94x = 1,087.27 × 473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.94x = 514,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,431.10/787.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.88

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