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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.92, 1,088.78 and 474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.92, 1,088.78 and 474.23 is: 654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.92 : 1,088.78 = 474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.92/1,088.78 = 474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.92x = 1,088.78 × 474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.92x = 516,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,332.49/788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.48

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