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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,087.37 and 648.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,087.37 and 648.50 is: 894.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.52 : 1,087.37 = 648.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.52/1,087.37 = 648.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.52x = 1,087.37 × 648.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.52x = 705,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,150.77/788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.27

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