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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.55, 1,086.82 and 438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.55, 1,086.82 and 438.26 is: 604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.55 : 1,086.82 = 438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.55/1,086.82 = 438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.55x = 1,086.82 × 438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.55x = 476,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,303.20/787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.79

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