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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.12, 1,084.62 and 506.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.12, 1,084.62 and 506.37 is: 698.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.12 : 1,084.62 = 506.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.12/1,084.62 = 506.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.12x = 1,084.62 × 506.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.12x = 549,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,219.03/786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.65

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