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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,086.60 and 539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,086.60 and 539.15 is: 743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,086.60 = 539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,086.60 = 539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,086.60 × 539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 585,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,834.96/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.24

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