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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.72, 1,085.12 and 506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.72, 1,085.12 and 506.96 is: 699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.72 : 1,085.12 = 506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.72/1,085.12 = 506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.72x = 1,085.12 × 506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.72x = 550,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,112.44/786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.25

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