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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.53, 1,088.11 and 452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.53, 1,088.11 and 452.47 is: 624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.53 : 1,088.11 = 452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.53/1,088.11 = 452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.53x = 1,088.11 × 452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.53x = 492,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,337.13/788.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.37

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