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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.24, 1,087.28 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.24, 1,087.28 and 477.60 is: 658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.24 : 1,087.28 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.24/1,087.28 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.24x = 1,087.28 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.24x = 519,284.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,284.93/788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.79

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