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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.64, 1,086.93 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.64, 1,086.93 and 438.32 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.64 : 1,086.93 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.64/1,086.93 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.64x = 1,086.93 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.64x = 476,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,423.16/787.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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