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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.90, 1,088.60 and 457.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.90, 1,088.60 and 457.43 is: 631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.90 : 1,088.60 = 457.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.90/1,088.60 = 457.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.90x = 1,088.60 × 457.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.90x = 497,959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,959.44/788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.21

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