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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,087.12 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,087.12 and 601.22 is: 829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,087.12 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,087.12 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,087.12 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 653,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,601.76/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.31

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