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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.76, 1,086.66 and 567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.76, 1,086.66 and 567.32 is: 781.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.76 : 1,086.66 = 567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.76/1,086.66 = 567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.76x = 1,086.66 × 567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.76x = 616,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,483.95/788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.59

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