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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.76, 1,088.58 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.76, 1,088.58 and 552.48 is: 762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.76 : 1,088.58 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.76/1,088.58 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.76x = 1,088.58 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.76x = 601,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,418.68/788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.49

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