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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.36, 1,086.42 and 438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.36, 1,086.42 and 438.04 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.36 : 1,086.42 = 438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.36/1,086.42 = 438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.36x = 1,086.42 × 438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.36x = 475,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,895.42/787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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