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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.20, 1,087.02 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.20, 1,087.02 and 526.36 is: 725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.20 : 1,087.02 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.20/1,087.02 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.20x = 1,087.02 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.20x = 572,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,163.85/788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.91

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