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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.50, 1,084.39 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.50, 1,084.39 and 524.88 is: 724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.50 : 1,084.39 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.50/1,084.39 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.50x = 1,084.39 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.50x = 569,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,173.31/785.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.60

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