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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.09, 1,087.61 and 591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.09, 1,087.61 and 591.26 is: 815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.09 : 1,087.61 = 591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.09/1,087.61 = 591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.09x = 1,087.61 × 591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.09x = 643,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,051.89/788.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.97

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