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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.96, 1,088.20 and 579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.96, 1,088.20 and 579.20 is: 798.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.96 : 1,088.20 = 579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.96/1,088.20 = 579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.96x = 1,088.20 × 579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.96x = 630,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,285.44/788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.88

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