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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.56, 1,086.18 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.56, 1,086.18 and 507.28 is: 700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.56 : 1,086.18 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.56/1,086.18 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.56x = 1,086.18 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.56x = 550,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,997.39/786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.52

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