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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.82, 1,088.01 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.82, 1,088.01 and 526.38 is: 726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.82 : 1,088.01 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.82/1,088.01 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.82x = 1,088.01 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.82x = 572,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,706.70/788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.03

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