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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.56, 1,087.56 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.56, 1,087.56 and 508.28 is: 701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.56 : 1,087.56 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.56/1,087.56 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.56x = 1,087.56 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.56x = 552,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,785.00/787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.90

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