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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.33, 1,085.31 and 520.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.33, 1,085.31 and 520.82 is: 718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.33 : 1,085.31 = 520.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.33/1,085.31 = 520.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.33x = 1,085.31 × 520.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.33x = 565,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,251.15/786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.85

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