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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.54, 1,088.51 and 553.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.54, 1,088.51 and 553.17 is: 762.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.54 : 1,088.51 = 553.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.54/1,088.51 = 553.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.54x = 1,088.51 × 553.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.54x = 602,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,128.31/789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.63

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