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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.29, 1,088.30 and 522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.29, 1,088.30 and 522.81 is: 721.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.29 : 1,088.30 = 522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.29/1,088.30 = 522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.29x = 1,088.30 × 522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.29x = 568,975.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,975.43/788.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.79

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