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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.54, 1,088.21 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.54, 1,088.21 and 434.48 is: 599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.54 : 1,088.21 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.54/1,088.21 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.54x = 1,088.21 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.54x = 472,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,805.48/788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.60

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