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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.55, 1,086.51 and 507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.55, 1,086.51 and 507.76 is: 700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.55 : 1,086.51 = 507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.55/1,086.51 = 507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.55x = 1,086.51 × 507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.55x = 551,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,678.35/787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.50

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