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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.55, 1,087.85 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.55, 1,087.85 and 473.49 is: 653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.55 : 1,087.85 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.55/1,087.85 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.55x = 1,087.85 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.55x = 515,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,083.73/788.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.20

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