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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.46, 1,083.46 and 523.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.46, 1,083.46 and 523.83 is: 722.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.46 : 1,083.46 = 523.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.46/1,083.46 = 523.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.46x = 1,083.46 × 523.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.46x = 567,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,548.85/785.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.57

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