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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.68, 1,087.92 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.68, 1,087.92 and 493.44 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.68 : 1,087.92 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.68/1,087.92 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.68x = 1,087.92 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.68x = 536,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,823.24/788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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