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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.69, 1,088.45 and 457.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.69, 1,088.45 and 457.23 is: 631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.69 : 1,088.45 = 457.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.69/1,088.45 = 457.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.69x = 1,088.45 × 457.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.69x = 497,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,669.71/788.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.01

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