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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.86, 1,086.34 and 591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.86, 1,086.34 and 591.24 is: 816.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.86 : 1,086.34 = 591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.86/1,086.34 = 591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.86x = 1,086.34 × 591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.86x = 642,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,286.18/786.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.27

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