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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.87, 1,089.05 and 578.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.87, 1,089.05 and 578.81 is: 799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.87 : 1,089.05 = 578.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.87/1,089.05 = 578.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.87x = 1,089.05 × 578.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.87x = 630,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,353.03/788.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.06

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