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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.26, 1,084.58 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.26, 1,084.58 and 487.62 is: 672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.26 : 1,084.58 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.26/1,084.58 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.26x = 1,084.58 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.26x = 528,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,862.90/786.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.63

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