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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,087.74 and 493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,087.74 and 493.66 is: 681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,087.74 = 493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,087.74 = 493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,087.74 × 493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 536,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,973.73/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.25

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