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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.32, 1,178.32 and 525.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.32, 1,178.32 and 525.43 is: 787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.32 : 1,178.32 = 525.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.32/1,178.32 = 525.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.32x = 1,178.32 × 525.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.32x = 619,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,123.99/786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.36

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