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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.78, 1,088.43 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.78, 1,088.43 and 457.16 is: 630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.78 : 1,088.43 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.78/1,088.43 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.78x = 1,088.43 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.78x = 497,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,581.22/788.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.82

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