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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.28, 1,085.32 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.28, 1,085.32 and 553.68 is: 763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.28 : 1,085.32 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.28/1,085.32 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.28x = 1,085.32 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.28x = 600,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,919.98/787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.29

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