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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.99, 1,085.72 and 521.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.99, 1,085.72 and 521.49 is: 719.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.99 : 1,085.72 = 521.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.99/1,085.72 = 521.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.99x = 1,085.72 × 521.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.99x = 566,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,189.52/786.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.44

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