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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,087.59 and 539.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,087.59 and 539.43 is: 744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,087.59 = 539.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,087.59 = 539.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,087.59 × 539.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 586,678.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,678.67/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.39

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