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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.93, 1,087.14 and 508.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.93, 1,087.14 and 508.07 is: 701.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.93 : 1,087.14 = 508.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.93/1,087.14 = 508.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.93x = 1,087.14 × 508.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.93x = 552,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,344.99/787.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.01

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