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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.44, 1,087.12 and 539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.44, 1,087.12 and 539.32 is: 743.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.44 : 1,087.12 = 539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.44/1,087.12 = 539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.44x = 1,087.12 × 539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.44x = 586,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,305.56/788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.63

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