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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.07, 1,179.69 and 526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.07, 1,179.69 and 526.86 is: 789.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.07 : 1,179.69 = 526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.07/1,179.69 = 526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.07x = 1,179.69 × 526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.07x = 621,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,531.47/787.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.68

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