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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.31, 1,087.52 and 526.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.31, 1,087.52 and 526.87 is: 725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.31 : 1,087.52 = 526.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.31/1,087.52 = 526.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.31x = 1,087.52 × 526.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.31x = 572,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,973.59/789.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.92

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