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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.25, 1,087.41 and 508.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.25, 1,087.41 and 508.35 is: 701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.25 : 1,087.41 = 508.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.25/1,087.41 = 508.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.25x = 1,087.41 × 508.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.25x = 552,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,783.72/788.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.28

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