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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.92, 1,088.58 and 478.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.92, 1,088.58 and 478.42 is: 660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.92 : 1,088.58 = 478.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.92/1,088.58 = 478.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.92x = 1,088.58 × 478.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.92x = 520,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,798.44/788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.14

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