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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.42, 1,088.15 and 457.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.42, 1,088.15 and 457.05 is: 630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.42 : 1,088.15 = 457.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.42/1,088.15 = 457.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.42x = 1,088.15 × 457.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.42x = 497,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,338.96/788.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.80

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