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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.81, 1,088.54 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.81, 1,088.54 and 457.22 is: 630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.81 : 1,088.54 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.81/1,088.54 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.81x = 1,088.54 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.81x = 497,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,702.69/788.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.96

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