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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.36, 1,085.84 and 589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.36, 1,085.84 and 589.48 is: 813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.36 : 1,085.84 = 589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.36/1,085.84 = 589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.36x = 1,085.84 × 589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.36x = 640,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,080.96/786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.98

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