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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.26, 1,180.28 and 527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.26, 1,180.28 and 527.25 is: 790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.26 : 1,180.28 = 527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.26/1,180.28 = 527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.26x = 1,180.28 × 527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.26x = 622,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,299.99/787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.46

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