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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.62, 1,088.01 and 473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.62, 1,088.01 and 473.98 is: 653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.62 : 1,088.01 = 473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.62/1,088.01 = 473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.62x = 1,088.01 × 473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.62x = 515,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,694.98/788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.92

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