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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.06, 1,086.87 and 507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.06, 1,086.87 and 507.78 is: 701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.06 : 1,086.87 = 507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.06/1,086.87 = 507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.06x = 1,086.87 × 507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.06x = 551,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,890.85/787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.21

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