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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.18, 1,088.73 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.18, 1,088.73 and 474.36 is: 654.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.18 : 1,088.73 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.18/1,088.73 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.18x = 1,088.73 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.18x = 516,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,449.96/789.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.41

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