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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,087.68 and 434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,087.68 and 434.10 is: 599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,087.68 = 434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,087.68 = 434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,087.68 × 434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 472,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,161.89/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.02

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