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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.96, 1,087.29 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.96, 1,087.29 and 552.15 is: 760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.96 : 1,087.29 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.96/1,087.29 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.96x = 1,087.29 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.96x = 600,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,347.17/788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.93

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