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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.11, 1,086.24 and 610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.11, 1,086.24 and 610.26 is: 842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.11 : 1,086.24 = 610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.11/1,086.24 = 610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.11x = 1,086.24 × 610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.11x = 662,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,888.82/787.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.18

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