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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.09, 1,087.57 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.09, 1,087.57 and 493.52 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.09 : 1,087.57 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.09/1,087.57 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.09x = 1,087.57 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.09x = 536,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,739.03/788.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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