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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,085.14 and 521.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,085.14 and 521.14 is: 718.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,085.14 = 521.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,085.14 = 521.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,085.14 × 521.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 565,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,509.86/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.86

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