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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.19, 1,084.41 and 599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.19, 1,084.41 and 599.28 is: 826.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.19 : 1,084.41 = 599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.19/1,084.41 = 599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.19x = 1,084.41 × 599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.19x = 649,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,865.22/786.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.60

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