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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.67, 1,088.10 and 493.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.67, 1,088.10 and 493.83 is: 681.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.67 : 1,088.10 = 493.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.67/1,088.10 = 493.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.67x = 1,088.10 × 493.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.67x = 537,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,336.42/788.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.32

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