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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.84, 1,087.12 and 567.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.84, 1,087.12 and 567.41 is: 781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.84 : 1,087.12 = 567.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.84/1,087.12 = 567.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.84x = 1,087.12 × 567.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.84x = 616,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,838.03/788.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.96

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