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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.06, 1,087.03 and 566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.06, 1,087.03 and 566.66 is: 781.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.06 : 1,087.03 = 566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.06/1,087.03 = 566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.06x = 1,087.03 × 566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.06x = 615,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,976.42/788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.64

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