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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.72, 1,179.60 and 526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.72, 1,179.60 and 526.56 is: 789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.72 : 1,179.60 = 526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.72/1,179.60 = 526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.72x = 1,179.60 × 526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.72x = 621,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,130.18/786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.52

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