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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.89, 1,086.30 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.89, 1,086.30 and 507.66 is: 699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.89 : 1,086.30 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.89/1,086.30 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.89x = 1,086.30 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.89x = 551,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,471.06/787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.93

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