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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.11, 1,087.62 and 611.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.11, 1,087.62 and 611.26 is: 843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.11 : 1,087.62 = 611.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.11/1,087.62 = 611.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.11x = 1,087.62 × 611.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.11x = 664,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,818.60/788.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.56

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