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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.41, 1,087.32 and 566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.41, 1,087.32 and 566.74 is: 781.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.41 : 1,087.32 = 566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.41/1,087.32 = 566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.41x = 1,087.32 × 566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.41x = 616,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,227.74/788.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.61

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