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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.24, 1,088.16 and 554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.24, 1,088.16 and 554.96 is: 766.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.24 : 1,088.16 = 554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.24/1,088.16 = 554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.24x = 1,088.16 × 554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.24x = 603,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,885.27/788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.12

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