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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.90, 1,088.82 and 457.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.90, 1,088.82 and 457.29 is: 631.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.90 : 1,088.82 = 457.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.90/1,088.82 = 457.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.90x = 1,088.82 × 457.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.90x = 497,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,906.50/788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.14

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