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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.91, 1,087.35 and 522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.91, 1,087.35 and 522.81 is: 721.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.91 : 1,087.35 = 522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.91/1,087.35 = 522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.91x = 1,087.35 × 522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.91x = 568,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,477.45/787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.51

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