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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.74, 1,085.17 and 507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.74, 1,085.17 and 507.33 is: 699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.74 : 1,085.17 = 507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.74/1,085.17 = 507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.74x = 1,085.17 × 507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.74x = 550,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,539.30/786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.77

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