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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.51, 1,083.59 and 523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.51, 1,083.59 and 523.58 is: 722.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.51 : 1,083.59 = 523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.51/1,083.59 = 523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.51x = 1,083.59 × 523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.51x = 567,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,338.02/785.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.26

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