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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.14, 1,084.49 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.14, 1,084.49 and 520.20 is: 717.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.14 : 1,084.49 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.14/1,084.49 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.14x = 1,084.49 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.14x = 564,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,151.70/786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.62

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