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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.94, 1,087.36 and 578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.94, 1,087.36 and 578.67 is: 797.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.94 : 1,087.36 = 578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.94/1,087.36 = 578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.94x = 1,087.36 × 578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.94x = 629,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,219.72/788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.56

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