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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.31, 1,179.56 and 526.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.31, 1,179.56 and 526.57 is: 789.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.31 : 1,179.56 = 526.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.31/1,179.56 = 526.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.31x = 1,179.56 × 526.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.31x = 621,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,119.28/786.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.92

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