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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.11, 1,084.86 and 609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.11, 1,084.86 and 609.26 is: 840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.11 : 1,084.86 = 609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.11/1,084.86 = 609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.11x = 1,084.86 × 609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.11x = 660,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,956.38/786.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.80

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