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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.69, 1,088.11 and 473.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.69, 1,088.11 and 473.84 is: 653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.69 : 1,088.11 = 473.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.69/1,088.11 = 473.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.69x = 1,088.11 × 473.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.69x = 515,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,586.61/788.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.72

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