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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,086.78 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,086.78 and 493.32 is: 680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,086.78 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,086.78 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,086.78 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 536,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,130.31/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.26

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