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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.56, 1,089.14 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.56, 1,089.14 and 526.12 is: 726.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.56 : 1,089.14 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.56/1,089.14 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.56x = 1,089.14 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.56x = 573,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,018.34/788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.66

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