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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,085.87 and 507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,085.87 and 507.83 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,085.87 = 507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,085.87 = 507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,085.87 × 507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 551,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,429.39/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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