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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.44, 1,084.62 and 487.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.44, 1,084.62 and 487.55 is: 672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.44 : 1,084.62 = 487.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.44/1,084.62 = 487.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.44x = 1,084.62 × 487.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.44x = 528,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,811.02/786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.41

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