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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.04, 1,180.44 and 527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.04, 1,180.44 and 527.24 is: 789.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.04 : 1,180.44 = 527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.04/1,180.44 = 527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.04x = 1,180.44 × 527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.04x = 622,375.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,375.19/788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.78

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