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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.48, 1,088.41 and 552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.48, 1,088.41 and 552.44 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.48 : 1,088.41 = 552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.48/1,088.41 = 552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.48x = 1,088.41 × 552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.48x = 601,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,281.22/788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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