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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.77, 1,087.31 and 539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.77, 1,087.31 and 539.19 is: 744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.77 : 1,087.31 = 539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.77/1,087.31 = 539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.77x = 1,087.31 × 539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.77x = 586,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,268.03/787.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.21

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