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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.77, 1,088.86 and 578.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.77, 1,088.86 and 578.96 is: 799.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.77 : 1,088.86 = 578.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.77/1,088.86 = 578.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.77x = 1,088.86 × 578.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.77x = 630,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,400.94/788.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.23

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