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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.02, 1,086.56 and 609.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.02, 1,086.56 and 609.63 is: 841.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.02 : 1,086.56 = 609.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.02/1,086.56 = 609.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.02x = 1,086.56 × 609.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.02x = 662,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,399.57/787.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.66

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