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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.23, 1,087.05 and 493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.23, 1,087.05 and 493.53 is: 680.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.23 : 1,087.05 = 493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.23/1,087.05 = 493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.23x = 1,087.05 × 493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.23x = 536,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,491.79/788.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.63

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