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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.90, 1,085.85 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.90, 1,085.85 and 506.64 is: 699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.90 : 1,085.85 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.90/1,085.85 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.90x = 1,085.85 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.90x = 550,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,135.04/786.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.12

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