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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.17, 1,088.59 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.17, 1,088.59 and 539.06 is: 744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.17 : 1,088.59 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.17/1,088.59 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.17x = 1,088.59 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.17x = 586,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,809.55/788.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.52

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