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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.45, 1,087.97 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.45, 1,087.97 and 473.67 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.45 : 1,087.97 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.45/1,087.97 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.45x = 1,087.97 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.45x = 515,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,336.38/788.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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