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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.04, 1,086.58 and 521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.04, 1,086.58 and 521.56 is: 720.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.04 : 1,086.58 = 521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.04/1,086.58 = 521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.04x = 1,086.58 × 521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.04x = 566,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,716.66/787.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.06

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