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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.82, 1,088.52 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.82, 1,088.52 and 457.26 is: 630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.82 : 1,088.52 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.82/1,088.52 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.82x = 1,088.52 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.82x = 497,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,736.66/788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.99

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