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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.73, 1,088.44 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.73, 1,088.44 and 457.35 is: 631.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.73 : 1,088.44 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.73/1,088.44 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.73x = 1,088.44 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.73x = 497,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,793.74/788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.14

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