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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.62, 1,085.31 and 492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.62, 1,085.31 and 492.18 is: 679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.62 : 1,085.31 = 492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.62/1,085.31 = 492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.62x = 1,085.31 × 492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.62x = 534,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,167.88/786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.07

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