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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.82, 1,088.19 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.82, 1,088.19 and 526.92 is: 726.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.82 : 1,088.19 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.82/1,088.19 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.82x = 1,088.19 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.82x = 573,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,389.07/788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.89

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