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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.46, 1,086.62 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.46, 1,086.62 and 438.14 is: 604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.46 : 1,086.62 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.46/1,086.62 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.46x = 1,086.62 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.46x = 476,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,092.21/787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.60

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