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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.04, 1,086.62 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.04, 1,086.62 and 539.48 is: 743.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.04 : 1,086.62 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.04/1,086.62 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.04x = 1,086.62 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.04x = 586,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,209.76/788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.88

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