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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.12, 1,086 and 507.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.12, 1,086 and 507.37 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.12 : 1,086 = 507.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.12/1,086 = 507.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.12x = 1,086 × 507.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.12x = 551,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,003.82/787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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