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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.09, 1,085.59 and 521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.09, 1,085.59 and 521.06 is: 718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.09 : 1,085.59 = 521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.09/1,085.59 = 521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.09x = 1,085.59 × 521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.09x = 565,657.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,657.53/787.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.67

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