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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.46, 1,086.89 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.46, 1,086.89 and 508.01 is: 701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.46 : 1,086.89 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.46/1,086.89 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.46x = 1,086.89 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.46x = 552,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,143.01/787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.17

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