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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.68, 1,088.04 and 473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.68, 1,088.04 and 473.86 is: 653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.68 : 1,088.04 = 473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.68/1,088.04 = 473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.68x = 1,088.04 × 473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.68x = 515,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,578.63/788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.72

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