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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.80, 1,087.92 and 509.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.80, 1,087.92 and 509.06 is: 702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.80 : 1,087.92 = 509.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.80/1,087.92 = 509.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.80x = 1,087.92 × 509.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.80x = 553,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,816.56/788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.10

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