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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.82, 1,084.92 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.82, 1,084.92 and 506.16 is: 698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.82 : 1,084.92 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.82/1,084.92 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.82x = 1,084.92 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.82x = 549,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,143.11/785.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.82

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