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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.59, 1,087.43 and 526.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.59, 1,087.43 and 526.37 is: 726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.59 : 1,087.43 = 526.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.59/1,087.43 = 526.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.59x = 1,087.43 × 526.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.59x = 572,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,382.46/787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.75

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