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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.45, 1,180.01 and 526.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.45, 1,180.01 and 526.55 is: 789.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.45 : 1,180.01 = 526.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.45/1,180.01 = 526.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.45x = 1,180.01 × 526.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.45x = 621,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,334.58/787.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.05

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