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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.46, 1,085.85 and 525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.46, 1,085.85 and 525.50 is: 724.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.46 : 1,085.85 = 525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.46/1,085.85 = 525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.46x = 1,085.85 × 525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.46x = 570,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,614.18/787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.63

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