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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.74, 1,086.21 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.74, 1,086.21 and 507.69 is: 700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.74 : 1,086.21 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.74/1,086.21 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.74x = 1,086.21 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.74x = 551,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,457.95/786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.94

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