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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.44, 1,085.30 and 506.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.44, 1,085.30 and 506.78 is: 699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.44 : 1,085.30 = 506.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.44/1,085.30 = 506.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.44x = 1,085.30 × 506.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.44x = 550,008.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,008.33/786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.36

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