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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.73, 1,088.37 and 434.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.73, 1,088.37 and 434.65 is: 599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.73 : 1,088.37 = 434.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.73/1,088.37 = 434.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.73x = 1,088.37 × 434.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.73x = 473,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,057.30/788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.77

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