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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.86, 1,088.04 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.86, 1,088.04 and 539.92 is: 744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.86 : 1,088.04 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.86/1,088.04 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.86x = 1,088.04 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.86x = 587,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,454.56/788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.69

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