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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.57, 1,178.94 and 526.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.57, 1,178.94 and 526.37 is: 788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.57 : 1,178.94 = 526.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.57/1,178.94 = 526.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.57x = 1,178.94 × 526.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.57x = 620,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,552.75/786.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.94

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