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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.90, 1,085.87 and 507.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.90, 1,085.87 and 507.05 is: 699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.90 : 1,085.87 = 507.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.90/1,085.87 = 507.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.90x = 1,085.87 × 507.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.90x = 550,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,590.38/786.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.70

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