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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.61, 1,088.21 and 457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.61, 1,088.21 and 457.06 is: 630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.61 : 1,088.21 = 457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.61/1,088.21 = 457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.61x = 1,088.21 × 457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.61x = 497,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,377.73/788.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.70

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