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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.85, 1,086.99 and 525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.85, 1,086.99 and 525.95 is: 725.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.85 : 1,086.99 = 525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.85/1,086.99 = 525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.85x = 1,086.99 × 525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.85x = 571,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,702.39/787.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.65

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