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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.04, 1,087.90 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.04, 1,087.90 and 508.44 is: 701.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.04 : 1,087.90 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.04/1,087.90 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.04x = 1,087.90 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.04x = 553,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,131.88/788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.91

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