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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.70, 1,088.18 and 494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.70, 1,088.18 and 494.40 is: 682.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.70 : 1,088.18 = 494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.70/1,088.18 = 494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.70x = 1,088.18 × 494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.70x = 537,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,996.19/788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.13

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