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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.96, 1,088.82 and 474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.96, 1,088.82 and 474.24 is: 654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.96 : 1,088.82 = 474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.96/1,088.82 = 474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.96x = 1,088.82 × 474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.96x = 516,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,362.00/788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.48

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