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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.16, 1,087.70 and 489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.16, 1,087.70 and 489.48 is: 675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.16 : 1,087.70 = 489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.16/1,087.70 = 489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.16x = 1,087.70 × 489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.16x = 532,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,407.40/788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.51

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