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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.36, 1,086.94 and 493.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.36, 1,086.94 and 493.06 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.36 : 1,086.94 = 493.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.36/1,086.94 = 493.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.36x = 1,086.94 × 493.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.36x = 535,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,926.64/787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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