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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.56, 1,088.64 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.56, 1,088.64 and 552.40 is: 762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.56 : 1,088.64 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.56/1,088.64 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.56x = 1,088.64 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.56x = 601,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,364.74/788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.61

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