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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.63, 1,086.80 and 438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.63, 1,086.80 and 438.25 is: 604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.63 : 1,086.80 = 438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.63/1,086.80 = 438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.63x = 1,086.80 × 438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.63x = 476,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,287.91/787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.71

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