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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.41, 1,175.95 and 525.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.41, 1,175.95 and 525.05 is: 786.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.41 : 1,175.95 = 525.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.41/1,175.95 = 525.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.41x = 1,175.95 × 525.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.41x = 617,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,432.55/785.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.13

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