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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.72, 1,088.40 and 457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.72, 1,088.40 and 457.12 is: 630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.72 : 1,088.40 = 457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.72/1,088.40 = 457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.72x = 1,088.40 × 457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.72x = 497,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,529.41/788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.81

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