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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.52, 1,085.94 and 491.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.52, 1,085.94 and 491.92 is: 679.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.52 : 1,085.94 = 491.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.52/1,085.94 = 491.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.52x = 1,085.94 × 491.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.52x = 534,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,195.60/786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.19

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