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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.03, 1,086.29 and 577.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.03, 1,086.29 and 577.51 is: 797.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.03 : 1,086.29 = 577.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.03/1,086.29 = 577.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.03x = 1,086.29 × 577.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.03x = 627,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,343.34/787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.10

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