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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.98, 1,088.86 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.98, 1,088.86 and 434.96 is: 600.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.98 : 1,088.86 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.98/1,088.86 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.98x = 1,088.86 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.98x = 473,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,608.91/788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.28

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