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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.55, 1,088.89 and 494.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.55, 1,088.89 and 494.33 is: 682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.55 : 1,088.89 = 494.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.55/1,088.89 = 494.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.55x = 1,088.89 × 494.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.55x = 538,264.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,264.31/788.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.60

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