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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.60, 1,087.74 and 599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.60, 1,087.74 and 599.08 is: 827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.60 : 1,087.74 = 599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.60/1,087.74 = 599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.60x = 1,087.74 × 599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.60x = 651,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,643.28/787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.38

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