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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.40, 1,084.88 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.40, 1,084.88 and 506.58 is: 698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.40 : 1,084.88 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.40/1,084.88 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.40x = 1,084.88 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.40x = 549,578.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,578.51/786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.85

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