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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.04, 1,178.94 and 526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.04, 1,178.94 and 526.24 is: 788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.04 : 1,178.94 = 526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.04/1,178.94 = 526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.04x = 1,178.94 × 526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.04x = 620,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,405.39/787.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.28

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