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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.20, 1,087.40 and 473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.20, 1,087.40 and 473.48 is: 653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.20 : 1,087.40 = 473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.20/1,087.40 = 473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.20x = 1,087.40 × 473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.20x = 514,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,862.15/788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.21

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