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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.16, 1,086.52 and 492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.16, 1,086.52 and 492.24 is: 679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.16 : 1,086.52 = 492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.16/1,086.52 = 492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.16x = 1,086.52 × 492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.16x = 534,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,828.60/787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.44

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