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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.99, 1,084.76 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.99, 1,084.76 and 506.12 is: 698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.99 : 1,084.76 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.99/1,084.76 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.99x = 1,084.76 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.99x = 549,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,012.67/785.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.50

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