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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.89, 1,085.18 and 506.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.89, 1,085.18 and 506.63 is: 698.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.89 : 1,085.18 = 506.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.89/1,085.18 = 506.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.89x = 1,085.18 × 506.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.89x = 549,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,784.74/786.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.68

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