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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.46, 1,088.04 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.46, 1,088.04 and 526.44 is: 726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.46 : 1,088.04 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.46/1,088.04 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.46x = 1,088.04 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.46x = 572,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,787.78/788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.46

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