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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.68, 1,088.33 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.68, 1,088.33 and 457.08 is: 630.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.68 : 1,088.33 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.68/1,088.33 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.68x = 1,088.33 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.68x = 497,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,453.88/788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.74

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