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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.77, 1,090.53 and 754.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.77, 1,090.53 and 754.33 is: 1,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.77 : 1,090.53 = 754.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.77/1,090.53 = 754.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.77x = 1,090.53 × 754.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.77x = 822,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,619.49/788.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.91

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