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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.20, 1,086.48 and 507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.20, 1,086.48 and 507.20 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.20 : 1,086.48 = 507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.20/1,086.48 = 507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.20x = 1,086.48 × 507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.20x = 551,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,062.66/787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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