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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.36, 1,088.88 and 733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.36, 1,088.88 and 733.76 is: 1,012.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.36 : 1,088.88 = 733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.36/1,088.88 = 733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.36x = 1,088.88 × 733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.36x = 798,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,976.59/789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.18

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