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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.58, 1,087.04 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.58, 1,087.04 and 522.08 is: 720.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.58 : 1,087.04 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.58/1,087.04 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.58x = 1,087.04 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.58x = 567,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,513.80/787.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.58

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