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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.16, 1,087.60 and 473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.16, 1,087.60 and 473.44 is: 653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.16 : 1,087.60 = 473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.16/1,087.60 = 473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.16x = 1,087.60 × 473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.16x = 514,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,913.34/788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.31

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