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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786, 1,084.26 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786, 1,084.26 and 589.44 is: 813.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786 : 1,084.26 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786/1,084.26 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786x = 1,084.26 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786x = 639,106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,106.21/786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.11

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