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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.32, 1,085.60 and 506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.32, 1,085.60 and 506.68 is: 699.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.32 : 1,085.60 = 506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.32/1,085.60 = 506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.32x = 1,085.60 × 506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.32x = 550,051.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,051.81/786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.53

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