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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788, 1,087.44 and 477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788, 1,087.44 and 477.44 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788 : 1,087.44 = 477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788/1,087.44 = 477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788x = 1,087.44 × 477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788x = 519,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,187.35/788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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