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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.07, 1,087.81 and 518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.07, 1,087.81 and 518.91 is: 716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.07 : 1,087.81 = 518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.07/1,087.81 = 518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.07x = 1,087.81 × 518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.07x = 564,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,475.49/788.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.28

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