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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.55, 1,088.32 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.55, 1,088.32 and 590.72 is: 816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.55 : 1,088.32 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.55/1,088.32 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.55x = 1,088.32 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.55x = 642,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,892.39/787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.32

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