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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.99, 1,085.74 and 488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.99, 1,085.74 and 488.10 is: 673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.99 : 1,085.74 = 488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.99/1,085.74 = 488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.99x = 1,085.74 × 488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.99x = 529,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,949.69/786.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.39

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