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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.92, 1,086.94 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.92, 1,086.94 and 539.48 is: 744.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.92 : 1,086.94 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.92/1,086.94 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.92x = 1,086.94 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.92x = 586,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,382.39/787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.22

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