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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.19, 1,087.31 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.19, 1,087.31 and 473.30 is: 652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.19 : 1,087.31 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.19/1,087.31 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.19x = 1,087.31 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.19x = 514,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,627.72/788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.92

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