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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.57, 1,083.71 and 486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.57, 1,083.71 and 486.56 is: 671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.57 : 1,083.71 = 486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.57/1,083.71 = 486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.57x = 1,083.71 × 486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.57x = 527,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,282.09/785.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.21

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