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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.41, 1,086.50 and 438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.41, 1,086.50 and 438.10 is: 604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.41 : 1,086.50 = 438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.41/1,086.50 = 438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.41x = 1,086.50 × 438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.41x = 475,994.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,994.03/787.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.51

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