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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.30, 1,087.50 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.30, 1,087.50 and 473.24 is: 652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.30 : 1,087.50 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.30/1,087.50 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.30x = 1,087.50 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.30x = 514,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,648.50/788.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.86

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