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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.34, 1,086.57 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.34, 1,086.57 and 539.22 is: 743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.34 : 1,086.57 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.34/1,086.57 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.34x = 1,086.57 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.34x = 585,904.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,904.35/788.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.21

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