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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 1,076.82 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 1,076.82 and 525.88 is: 788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 1,076.82 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/1,076.82 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 1,076.82 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 566,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,278.10/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.56

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