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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.28, 1,086.28 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.28, 1,086.28 and 526.04 is: 725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.28 : 1,086.28 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.28/1,086.28 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.28x = 1,086.28 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.28x = 571,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,426.73/787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.82

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