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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.14, 1,088.61 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.14, 1,088.61 and 474.26 is: 654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.14 : 1,088.61 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.14/1,088.61 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.14x = 1,088.61 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.14x = 516,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,276.96/789.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.23

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