Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.84, 1,088.53 and 494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 788.84, 1,088.53 and 494 is: 681.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788.84 : 1,088.53 = 494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788.84/1,088.53 = 494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788.84x = 1,088.53 × 494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788.84x = 537,733.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,733.82/788.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681.68
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