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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.24, 1,083.47 and 520.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.24, 1,083.47 and 520.38 is: 717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.24 : 1,083.47 = 520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.24/1,083.47 = 520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.24x = 1,083.47 × 520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.24x = 563,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,813.52/786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.10

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