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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.64, 1,087.17 and 525.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.64, 1,087.17 and 525.66 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.64 : 1,087.17 = 525.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.64/1,087.17 = 525.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.64x = 1,087.17 × 525.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.64x = 571,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,478.69/787.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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