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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.00, 1,086.28 and 525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.00, 1,086.28 and 525.01 is: 724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.00 : 1,086.28 = 525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.00/1,086.28 = 525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.00x = 1,086.28 × 525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.00x = 570,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,311.19/787.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.67

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