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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.69, 1,086.30 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.69, 1,086.30 and 492.45 is: 680.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.69 : 1,086.30 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.69/1,086.30 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.69x = 1,086.30 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.69x = 534,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,948.44/786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.00

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