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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.51, 1,084.77 and 506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.51, 1,084.77 and 506.79 is: 698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.51 : 1,084.77 = 506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.51/1,084.77 = 506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.51x = 1,084.77 × 506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.51x = 549,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,750.59/786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.97

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