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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.02, 1,087.26 and 493.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.02, 1,087.26 and 493.18 is: 680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.02 : 1,087.26 = 493.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.02/1,087.26 = 493.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.02x = 1,087.26 × 493.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.02x = 536,214.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,214.89/788.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.46

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