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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,088.34 and 508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,088.34 and 508.68 is: 702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.52 : 1,088.34 = 508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.52/1,088.34 = 508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.52x = 1,088.34 × 508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.52x = 553,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,616.79/788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.10

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