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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,085.04 and 491.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,085.04 and 491.68 is: 678.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,085.04 = 491.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,085.04 = 491.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,085.04 × 491.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 533,492.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,492.47/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.61

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