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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.96, 1,089.21 and 546.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.96, 1,089.21 and 546.87 is: 754.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.96 : 1,089.21 = 546.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.96/1,089.21 = 546.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.96x = 1,089.21 × 546.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.96x = 595,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,650.83/788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.99

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