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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.44, 1,087.12 and 507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.44, 1,087.12 and 507.68 is: 700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.44 : 1,087.12 = 507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.44/1,087.12 = 507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.44x = 1,087.12 × 507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.44x = 551,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,909.08/787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.89

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