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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.44, 1,086.41 and 507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.44, 1,086.41 and 507.18 is: 699.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.44 : 1,086.41 = 507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.44/1,086.41 = 507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.44x = 1,086.41 × 507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.44x = 551,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,006.69/787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.74

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