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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.26, 1,087.35 and 489.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.26, 1,087.35 and 489.64 is: 675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.26 : 1,087.35 = 489.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.26/1,087.35 = 489.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.26x = 1,087.35 × 489.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.26x = 532,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,410.05/788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.42

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