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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.70, 1,088.25 and 457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.70, 1,088.25 and 457.14 is: 630.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.70 : 1,088.25 = 457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.70/1,088.25 = 457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.70x = 1,088.25 × 457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.70x = 497,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,482.61/788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.76

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