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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.08, 1,087.14 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.08, 1,087.14 and 508.24 is: 701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.08 : 1,087.14 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.08/1,087.14 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.08x = 1,087.14 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.08x = 552,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,528.03/788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.11

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