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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,088.44 and 457.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,088.44 and 457.21 is: 631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,088.44 = 457.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,088.44 = 457.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,088.44 × 457.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 497,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,637.92/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.06

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