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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.11, 1,178.71 and 526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.11, 1,178.71 and 526.41 is: 789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.11 : 1,178.71 = 526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.11/1,178.71 = 526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.11x = 1,178.71 × 526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.11x = 620,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,484.73/786.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.31

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