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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.68, 1,086.60 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.68, 1,086.60 and 526.08 is: 725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.68 : 1,086.60 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.68/1,086.60 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.68x = 1,086.60 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.68x = 571,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,638.53/787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.72

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