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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.67, 1,087.98 and 508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.67, 1,087.98 and 508.82 is: 701.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.67 : 1,087.98 = 508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.67/1,087.98 = 508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.67x = 1,087.98 × 508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.67x = 553,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,580.54/788.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.92

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