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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.51, 1,088.81 and 632.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.51, 1,088.81 and 632.17 is: 871.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.51 : 1,088.81 = 632.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.51/1,088.81 = 632.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.51x = 1,088.81 × 632.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.51x = 688,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,307.13/789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.82

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