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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.07, 1,178.19 and 525.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.07, 1,178.19 and 525.86 is: 788.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.07 : 1,178.19 = 525.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.07/1,178.19 = 525.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.07x = 1,178.19 × 525.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.07x = 619,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,562.99/786.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.18

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