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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.32, 1,087.48 and 473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.32, 1,087.48 and 473.60 is: 653.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.32 : 1,087.48 = 473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.32/1,087.48 = 473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.32x = 1,087.48 × 473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.32x = 515,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,023.91/788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.32

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