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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.74, 1,084.16 and 520.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.74, 1,084.16 and 520.88 is: 717.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.74 : 1,084.16 = 520.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.74/1,084.16 = 520.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.74x = 1,084.16 × 520.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.74x = 564,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,714.66/786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.79

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