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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.50, 1,088.28 and 647.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.50, 1,088.28 and 647.39 is: 894.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.50 : 1,088.28 = 647.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.50/1,088.28 = 647.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.50x = 1,088.28 × 647.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.50x = 704,544.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,544.31/787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.66

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