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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.35, 1,086.54 and 438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.35, 1,086.54 and 438.03 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.35 : 1,086.54 = 438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.35/1,086.54 = 438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.35x = 1,086.54 × 438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.35x = 475,938.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,938.74/787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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