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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,087.29 and 536.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,087.29 and 536.58 is: 740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,087.29 = 536.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,087.29 = 536.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,087.29 × 536.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 583,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,418.07/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.17

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