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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.25, 1,088.01 and 473.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.25, 1,088.01 and 473.61 is: 653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.25 : 1,088.01 = 473.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.25/1,088.01 = 473.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.25x = 1,088.01 × 473.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.25x = 515,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,295.16/788.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.72

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