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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.14, 1,085.02 and 520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.14, 1,085.02 and 520.58 is: 718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.14 : 1,085.02 = 520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.14/1,085.02 = 520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.14x = 1,085.02 × 520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.14x = 564,834.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,834.40/786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.50

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