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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.60, 1,085.79 and 492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.60, 1,085.79 and 492.67 is: 679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.60 : 1,085.79 = 492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.60/1,085.79 = 492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.60x = 1,085.79 × 492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.60x = 534,936.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,936.16/787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.20

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