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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.59, 1,088.22 and 434.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.59, 1,088.22 and 434.53 is: 599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.59 : 1,088.22 = 434.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.59/1,088.22 = 434.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.59x = 1,088.22 × 434.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.59x = 472,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,864.24/788.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.63

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