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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.01, 1,087.44 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.01, 1,087.44 and 493.44 is: 680.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.01 : 1,087.44 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.01/1,087.44 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.01x = 1,087.44 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.01x = 536,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,583.93/788.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.94

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