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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.03, 1,087.56 and 493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.03, 1,087.56 and 493.46 is: 681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.03 : 1,087.56 = 493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.03/1,087.56 = 493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.03x = 1,087.56 × 493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.03x = 536,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,661.92/788.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.02

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