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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.26, 1,087.20 and 473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.26, 1,087.20 and 473.50 is: 653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.26 : 1,087.20 = 473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.26/1,087.20 = 473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.26x = 1,087.20 × 473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.26x = 514,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,789.20/788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.07

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