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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.08, 1,087.54 and 434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.08, 1,087.54 and 434 is: 598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.08 : 1,087.54 = 434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.08/1,087.54 = 434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.08x = 1,087.54 × 434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.08x = 471,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,992.36/788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.91

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