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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.59, 1,087.87 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.59, 1,087.87 and 508.72 is: 701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.59 : 1,087.87 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.59/1,087.87 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.59x = 1,087.87 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.59x = 553,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,421.23/788.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.79

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