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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.65, 1,084.85 and 506.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.65, 1,084.85 and 506.39 is: 698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.65 : 1,084.85 = 506.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.65/1,084.85 = 506.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.65x = 1,084.85 × 506.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.65x = 549,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,349.24/786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.34

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