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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.85, 1,088.82 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.85, 1,088.82 and 457.38 is: 631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.85 : 1,088.82 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.85/1,088.82 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.85x = 1,088.82 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.85x = 498,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,004.49/788.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.30

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