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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,086.76 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,086.76 and 438.24 is: 604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,086.76 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,086.76 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,086.76 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 476,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,261.70/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.76

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