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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,088.18 and 567.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,088.18 and 567.15 is: 783.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,088.18 = 567.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,088.18 = 567.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,088.18 × 567.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 617,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,158.45/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.07

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