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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.80, 1,088.22 and 473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.80, 1,088.22 and 473.80 is: 653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.80 : 1,088.22 = 473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.80/1,088.22 = 473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.80x = 1,088.22 × 473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.80x = 515,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,598.64/788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.65

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