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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.17, 1,088.07 and 610.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.17, 1,088.07 and 610.74 is: 843.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.17 : 1,088.07 = 610.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.17/1,088.07 = 610.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.17x = 1,088.07 × 610.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.17x = 664,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,519.38/788.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.12

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