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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.28, 1,087.80 and 473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.28, 1,087.80 and 473.82 is: 653.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.28 : 1,087.80 = 473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.28/1,087.80 = 473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.28x = 1,087.80 × 473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.28x = 515,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,421.40/788.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.86

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