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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.18, 1,084.59 and 491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.18, 1,084.59 and 491.28 is: 677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.18 : 1,084.59 = 491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.18/1,084.59 = 491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.18x = 1,084.59 × 491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.18x = 532,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,837.38/786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.75

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