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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.18, 1,087.50 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.18, 1,087.50 and 452.12 is: 623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.18 : 1,087.50 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.18/1,087.50 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.18x = 1,087.50 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.18x = 491,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,680.50/788.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.82

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