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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.06, 1,085.04 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.06, 1,085.04 and 524.16 is: 723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.06 : 1,085.04 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.06/1,085.04 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.06x = 1,085.04 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.06x = 568,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,734.57/786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.53

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