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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,173.04 and 525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,173.04 and 525.04 is: 787.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,173.04 = 525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,173.04 = 525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,173.04 × 525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 615,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,892.92/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.51

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