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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.24, 1,087.08 and 566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.24, 1,087.08 and 566.84 is: 781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.24 : 1,087.08 = 566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.24/1,087.08 = 566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.24x = 1,087.08 × 566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.24x = 616,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,200.43/788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.74

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