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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.41, 1,086.51 and 438.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.41, 1,086.51 and 438.11 is: 604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.41 : 1,086.51 = 438.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.41/1,086.51 = 438.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.41x = 1,086.51 × 438.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.41x = 476,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,005.46/787.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.52

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