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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.88, 1,088.10 and 539.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.88, 1,088.10 and 539.82 is: 744.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.88 : 1,088.10 = 539.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.88/1,088.10 = 539.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.88x = 1,088.10 × 539.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.88x = 587,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,378.14/788.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.57

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