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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,088.17 and 456.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,088.17 and 456.94 is: 630.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,088.17 = 456.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,088.17 = 456.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,088.17 × 456.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 497,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,228.40/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.54

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