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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.32, 1,180.06 and 527.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.32, 1,180.06 and 527.11 is: 790.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.32 : 1,180.06 = 527.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.32/1,180.06 = 527.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.32x = 1,180.06 × 527.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.32x = 622,017.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,017.16/787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.04

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