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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.79, 1,086.98 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.79, 1,086.98 and 525.75 is: 725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.79 : 1,086.98 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.79/1,086.98 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.79x = 1,086.98 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.79x = 571,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,477.11/787.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.42

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