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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.71, 1,088.42 and 434.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.71, 1,088.42 and 434.62 is: 599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.71 : 1,088.42 = 434.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.71/1,088.42 = 434.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.71x = 1,088.42 × 434.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.71x = 473,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,049.10/788.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.78

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