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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,179.90 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,179.90 and 524.88 is: 785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,179.90 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,179.90 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,179.90 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 619,305.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,305.91/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.79

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