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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.97, 1,088.88 and 478.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.97, 1,088.88 and 478.47 is: 660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.97 : 1,088.88 = 478.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.97/1,088.88 = 478.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.97x = 1,088.88 × 478.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.97x = 520,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,996.41/788.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.35

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