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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.84, 1,088.60 and 434.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.84, 1,088.60 and 434.75 is: 599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.84 : 1,088.60 = 434.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.84/1,088.60 = 434.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.84x = 1,088.60 × 434.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.84x = 473,261.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,261.23/788.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.95

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