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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.90, 1,088.63 and 509.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.90, 1,088.63 and 509.05 is: 702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.90 : 1,088.63 = 509.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.90/1,088.63 = 509.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.90x = 1,088.63 × 509.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.90x = 554,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,167.10/788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.46

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