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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.13, 1,085.40 and 492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.13, 1,085.40 and 492.32 is: 678.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.13 : 1,085.40 = 492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.13/1,085.40 = 492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.13x = 1,085.40 × 492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.13x = 534,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,364.13/787.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.88

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