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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.32, 1,087.50 and 526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.32, 1,087.50 and 526.24 is: 725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.32 : 1,087.50 = 526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.32/1,087.50 = 526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.32x = 1,087.50 × 526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.32x = 572,286
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,286/788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.96

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