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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,087.02 and 714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,087.02 and 714.42 is: 985.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,087.02 = 714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,087.02 = 714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,087.02 × 714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 776,588.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,588.83/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.36

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