Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.41, 1,088 and 434.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 788.41, 1,088 and 434.32 is: 599.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788.41 : 1,088 = 434.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788.41/1,088 = 434.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788.41x = 1,088 × 434.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788.41x = 472,540.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,540.16/788.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599.36
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