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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.26, 1,086.90 and 492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.26, 1,086.90 and 492.90 is: 680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.26 : 1,086.90 = 492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.26/1,086.90 = 492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.26x = 1,086.90 × 492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.26x = 535,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,733.01/787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.50

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