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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.68, 1,175.64 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.68, 1,175.64 and 524.04 is: 785.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.68 : 1,175.64 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.68/1,175.64 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.68x = 1,175.64 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.68x = 616,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,082.39/784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.14

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