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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,088.17 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,088.17 and 434.49 is: 599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.52 : 1,088.17 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.52/1,088.17 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.52x = 1,088.17 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.52x = 472,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,798.98/788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.60

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