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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.60, 1,088.25 and 494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.60, 1,088.25 and 494.03 is: 681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.60 : 1,088.25 = 494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.60/1,088.25 = 494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.60x = 1,088.25 × 494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.60x = 537,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,628.15/788.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.75

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