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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.80, 1,088.12 and 622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.80, 1,088.12 and 622.76 is: 859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.80 : 1,088.12 = 622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.80/1,088.12 = 622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.80x = 1,088.12 × 622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.80x = 677,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,637.61/788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.07

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