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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.49, 1,084.01 and 523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.49, 1,084.01 and 523.32 is: 722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.49 : 1,084.01 = 523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.49/1,084.01 = 523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.49x = 1,084.01 × 523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.49x = 567,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,284.11/785.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.20

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