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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.94, 1,088.57 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.94, 1,088.57 and 457.35 is: 631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.94 : 1,088.57 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.94/1,088.57 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.94x = 1,088.57 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.94x = 497,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,854.55/788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.04

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