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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.32, 1,087.32 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.32, 1,087.32 and 525.88 is: 725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.32 : 1,087.32 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.32/1,087.32 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.32x = 1,087.32 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.32x = 571,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,799.84/788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.34

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