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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.68, 1,088.42 and 553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.68, 1,088.42 and 553.70 is: 763.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.68 : 1,088.42 = 553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.68/1,088.42 = 553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.68x = 1,088.42 × 553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.68x = 602,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,658.15/789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.17

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