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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.57, 1,086.84 and 438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.57, 1,086.84 and 438.25 is: 604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.57 : 1,086.84 = 438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.57/1,086.84 = 438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.57x = 1,086.84 × 438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.57x = 476,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,307.63/787.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.78

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