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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.65, 1,088.25 and 457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.65, 1,088.25 and 457.18 is: 630.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.65 : 1,088.25 = 457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.65/1,088.25 = 457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.65x = 1,088.25 × 457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.65x = 497,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,527.28/788.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.86

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