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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.64, 1,087.76 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.64, 1,087.76 and 552.56 is: 762.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.64 : 1,087.76 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.64/1,087.76 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.64x = 1,087.76 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.64x = 601,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,052.67/788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.14

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