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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.07, 1,087.77 and 473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.07, 1,087.77 and 473.39 is: 653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.07 : 1,087.77 = 473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.07/1,087.77 = 473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.07x = 1,087.77 × 473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.07x = 514,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,939.86/788.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.42

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