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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,176.42 and 525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,176.42 and 525.18 is: 786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,176.42 = 525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,176.42 = 525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,176.42 × 525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 617,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,838.64/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.25

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