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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.64, 1,088.01 and 493.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.64, 1,088.01 and 493.71 is: 681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.64 : 1,088.01 = 493.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.64/1,088.01 = 493.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.64x = 1,088.01 × 493.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.64x = 537,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,161.42/788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.12

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