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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.30, 1,088.24 and 610.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.30, 1,088.24 and 610.86 is: 843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.30 : 1,088.24 = 610.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.30/1,088.24 = 610.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.30x = 1,088.24 × 610.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.30x = 664,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,762.29/788.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.29

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