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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.70, 1,086.69 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.70, 1,086.69 and 526.26 is: 725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.70 : 1,086.69 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.70/1,086.69 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.70x = 1,086.69 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.70x = 571,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,881.48/788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.09

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