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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.04, 1,087.55 and 522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.04, 1,087.55 and 522.02 is: 720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.04 : 1,087.55 = 522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.04/1,087.55 = 522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.04x = 1,087.55 × 522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.04x = 567,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,714.80/788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.41

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