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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.63, 1,087.01 and 492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.63, 1,087.01 and 492.84 is: 680.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.63 : 1,087.01 = 492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.63/1,087.01 = 492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.63x = 1,087.01 × 492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.63x = 535,719.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,719.54/787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.17

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