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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.12, 1,086 and 492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.12, 1,086 and 492.68 is: 679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.12 : 1,086 = 492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.12/1,086 = 492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.12x = 1,086 × 492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.12x = 535,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,050.48/787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.76

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