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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.57, 1,177.45 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.57, 1,177.45 and 525.36 is: 787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.57 : 1,177.45 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.57/1,177.45 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.57x = 1,177.45 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.57x = 618,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,582.51/785.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.43

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