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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.10, 1,084.38 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.10, 1,084.38 and 491.54 is: 678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.10 : 1,084.38 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.10/1,084.38 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.10x = 1,084.38 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.10x = 533,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,016.15/786.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.05

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