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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.56, 1,088.05 and 508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.56, 1,088.05 and 508.73 is: 701.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.56 : 1,088.05 = 508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.56/1,088.05 = 508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.56x = 1,088.05 × 508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.56x = 553,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,523.68/788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.94

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