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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.32, 1,179.82 and 526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.32, 1,179.82 and 526.43 is: 788.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.32 : 1,179.82 = 526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.32/1,179.82 = 526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.32x = 1,179.82 × 526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.32x = 621,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,092.64/787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.87

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