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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.87, 1,088.61 and 457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.87, 1,088.61 and 457.27 is: 631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.87 : 1,088.61 = 457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.87/1,088.61 = 457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.87x = 1,088.61 × 457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.87x = 497,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,788.69/788.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.01

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