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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,175.04 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,175.04 and 527.04 is: 789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,175.04 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,175.04 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,175.04 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 619,293.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,293.08/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.83

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