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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788, 1,086.84 and 591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788, 1,086.84 and 591.20 is: 815.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788 : 1,086.84 = 591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788/1,086.84 = 591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788x = 1,086.84 × 591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788x = 642,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,539.81/788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.41

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