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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.87, 1,088.57 and 434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.87, 1,088.57 and 434.73 is: 599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.87 : 1,088.57 = 434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.87/1,088.57 = 434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.87x = 1,088.57 × 434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.87x = 473,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,239.21/788.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.89

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