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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.82, 1,179.65 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.82, 1,179.65 and 527.40 is: 789.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.82 : 1,179.65 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.82/1,179.65 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.82x = 1,179.65 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.82x = 622,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,144.77/787.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.71

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