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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.01, 1,085.90 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.01, 1,085.90 and 492.08 is: 678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.01 : 1,085.90 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.01/1,085.90 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.01x = 1,085.90 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.01x = 534,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,341.78/787.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.95

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