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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.73, 1,084.98 and 492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.73, 1,084.98 and 492.04 is: 678.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.73 : 1,084.98 = 492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.73/1,084.98 = 492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.73x = 1,084.98 × 492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.73x = 533,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,853.56/786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.57

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