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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.25, 1,086.45 and 521.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.25, 1,086.45 and 521.23 is: 719.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.25 : 1,086.45 = 521.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.25/1,086.45 = 521.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.25x = 1,086.45 × 521.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.25x = 566,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,291.64/787.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.33

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