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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.91, 1,087.55 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.91, 1,087.55 and 552.12 is: 761.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.91 : 1,087.55 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.91/1,087.55 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.91x = 1,087.55 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.91x = 600,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,452.67/788.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.12

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