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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.57, 1,084.99 and 521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.57, 1,084.99 and 521.02 is: 718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.57 : 1,084.99 = 521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.57/1,084.99 = 521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.57x = 1,084.99 × 521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.57x = 565,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,296.06/786.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.69

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