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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.82, 1,090.04 and 642.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.82, 1,090.04 and 642.21 is: 887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.82 : 1,090.04 = 642.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.82/1,090.04 = 642.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.82x = 1,090.04 × 642.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.82x = 700,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,031.38/788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.44

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