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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.60, 1,085.57 and 520.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.60, 1,085.57 and 520.59 is: 718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.60 : 1,085.57 = 520.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.60/1,085.57 = 520.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.60x = 1,085.57 × 520.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.60x = 565,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,128.86/786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.44

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