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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.57, 1,087.75 and 523.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.57, 1,087.75 and 523.02 is: 721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.57 : 1,087.75 = 523.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.57/1,087.75 = 523.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.57x = 1,087.75 × 523.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.57x = 568,915.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,915.01/788.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.45

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