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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.75, 1,087.63 and 552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.75, 1,087.63 and 552.62 is: 762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.75 : 1,087.63 = 552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.75/1,087.63 = 552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.75x = 1,087.63 × 552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.75x = 601,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,047.85/788.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.02

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