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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.76, 1,088.31 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.76, 1,088.31 and 457.16 is: 630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.76 : 1,088.31 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.76/1,088.31 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.76x = 1,088.31 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.76x = 497,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,531.80/788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.78

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