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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.97, 1,087.61 and 473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.97, 1,087.61 and 473.25 is: 653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.97 : 1,087.61 = 473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.97/1,087.61 = 473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.97x = 1,087.61 × 473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.97x = 514,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,709.07/787.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.21

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