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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.83, 1,085.76 and 487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.83, 1,085.76 and 487.94 is: 673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.83 : 1,085.76 = 487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.83/1,085.76 = 487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.83x = 1,085.76 × 487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.83x = 529,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,780.31/786.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.31

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