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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.44, 1,087.12 and 599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.44, 1,087.12 and 599.46 is: 827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.44 : 1,087.12 = 599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.44/1,087.12 = 599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.44x = 1,087.12 × 599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.44x = 651,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,684.96/787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.60

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