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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.92, 1,088.47 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.92, 1,088.47 and 474.04 is: 654.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.92 : 1,088.47 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.92/1,088.47 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.92x = 1,088.47 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.92x = 515,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,971.48/788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.02

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