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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.58, 1,085.52 and 520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.58, 1,085.52 and 520.54 is: 718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.58 : 1,085.52 = 520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.58/1,085.52 = 520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.58x = 1,085.52 × 520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.58x = 565,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,059.00/786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.38

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