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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.99, 1,180.51 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.99, 1,180.51 and 527.22 is: 789.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.99 : 1,180.51 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.99/1,180.51 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.99x = 1,180.51 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.99x = 622,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,388.48/787.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.84

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