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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.40, 1,086.29 and 507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.40, 1,086.29 and 507.57 is: 700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.40 : 1,086.29 = 507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.40/1,086.29 = 507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.40x = 1,086.29 × 507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.40x = 551,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,365.68/787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.24

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