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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.85, 1,088.75 and 602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.85, 1,088.75 and 602.04 is: 830.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.85 : 1,088.75 = 602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.85/1,088.75 = 602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.85x = 1,088.75 × 602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.85x = 655,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,468.04/788.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.92

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