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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.26, 1,085.97 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.26, 1,085.97 and 488.64 is: 674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.26 : 1,085.97 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.26/1,085.97 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.26x = 1,085.97 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.26x = 530,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,648.38/787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.04

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