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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.48, 1,085.16 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.48, 1,085.16 and 524.80 is: 724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.48 : 1,085.16 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.48/1,085.16 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.48x = 1,085.16 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.48x = 569,491.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,491.97/786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.10

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