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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.75, 1,088.49 and 434.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.75, 1,088.49 and 434.65 is: 599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.75 : 1,088.49 = 434.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.75/1,088.49 = 434.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.75x = 1,088.49 × 434.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.75x = 473,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,109.46/788.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.83

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