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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.52, 1,084.26 and 589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.52, 1,084.26 and 589.96 is: 813.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.52 : 1,084.26 = 589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.52/1,084.26 = 589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.52x = 1,084.26 × 589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.52x = 639,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,670.03/786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.29

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