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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.28, 1,085.74 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.28, 1,085.74 and 525.56 is: 724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.28 : 1,085.74 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.28/1,085.74 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.28x = 1,085.74 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.28x = 570,614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,614.77/787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.80

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