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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.61, 1,086.66 and 492.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.61, 1,086.66 and 492.63 is: 679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.61 : 1,086.66 = 492.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.61/1,086.66 = 492.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.61x = 1,086.66 × 492.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.61x = 535,321.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,321.32/787.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.68

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