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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.92, 1,087.78 and 522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.92, 1,087.78 and 522.72 is: 721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.92 : 1,087.78 = 522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.92/1,087.78 = 522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.92x = 1,087.78 × 522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.92x = 568,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,604.36/787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.65

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