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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,085.42 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,085.42 and 524.52 is: 723.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,085.42 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,085.42 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,085.42 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 569,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,324.50/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.71

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