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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.44, 1,088.03 and 493.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.44, 1,088.03 and 493.87 is: 681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.44 : 1,088.03 = 493.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.44/1,088.03 = 493.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.44x = 1,088.03 × 493.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.44x = 537,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,345.38/788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.53

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