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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.13, 1,085.78 and 507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.13, 1,085.78 and 507.39 is: 699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.13 : 1,085.78 = 507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.13/1,085.78 = 507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.13x = 1,085.78 × 507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.13x = 550,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,911.38/787.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.90

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