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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.80, 1,088.66 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.80, 1,088.66 and 474.08 is: 654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.80 : 1,088.66 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.80/1,088.66 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.80x = 1,088.66 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.80x = 516,111.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,111.93/788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.30

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