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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,088.32 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,088.32 and 457.08 is: 630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,088.32 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,088.32 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,088.32 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 497,449.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,449.31/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.82

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