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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.01, 1,086.50 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.01, 1,086.50 and 551.68 is: 761.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.01 : 1,086.50 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.01/1,086.50 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.01x = 1,086.50 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.01x = 599,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,400.32/787.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.62

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