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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.69, 1,088.78 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.69, 1,088.78 and 494.12 is: 682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.69 : 1,088.78 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.69/1,088.78 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.69x = 1,088.78 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.69x = 537,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,980.06/788.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.12

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