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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.27, 1,088.17 and 578.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.27, 1,088.17 and 578.45 is: 798.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.27 : 1,088.17 = 578.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.27/1,088.17 = 578.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.27x = 1,088.17 × 578.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.27x = 629,453.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,453.21/788.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.53

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