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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,089.30 and 733.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,089.30 and 733.80 is: 1,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.52 : 1,089.30 = 733.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.52/1,089.30 = 733.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.52x = 1,089.30 × 733.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.52x = 799,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,328.34/788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.71

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