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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,085.16 and 491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,085.16 and 491.44 is: 677.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,085.16 = 491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,085.16 = 491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,085.16 × 491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 533,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,291.03/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.90

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