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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.46, 1,087.11 and 555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.46, 1,087.11 and 555.18 is: 765.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.46 : 1,087.11 = 555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.46/1,087.11 = 555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.46x = 1,087.11 × 555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.46x = 603,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,541.73/788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.47

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