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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.73, 1,088.40 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.73, 1,088.40 and 457.11 is: 630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.73 : 1,088.40 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.73/1,088.40 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.73x = 1,088.40 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.73x = 497,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,518.52/788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.78

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