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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.77, 1,086.80 and 507.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.77, 1,086.80 and 507.95 is: 700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.77 : 1,086.80 = 507.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.77/1,086.80 = 507.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.77x = 1,086.80 × 507.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.77x = 552,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,035.90/787.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.76

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