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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.98, 1,087.79 and 526.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.98, 1,087.79 and 526.17 is: 726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.98 : 1,087.79 = 526.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.98/1,087.79 = 526.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.98x = 1,087.79 × 526.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.98x = 572,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,359.83/787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.36

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