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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.01, 1,087.20 and 493.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.01, 1,087.20 and 493.31 is: 680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.01 : 1,087.20 = 493.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.01/1,087.20 = 493.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.01x = 1,087.20 × 493.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.01x = 536,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,321.20/788.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.60

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