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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.74, 1,088.51 and 434.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.74, 1,088.51 and 434.66 is: 599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.74 : 1,088.51 = 434.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.74/1,088.51 = 434.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.74x = 1,088.51 × 434.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.74x = 473,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,131.89/788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.86

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