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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.66, 1,087.02 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.66, 1,087.02 and 438.34 is: 604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.66 : 1,087.02 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.66/1,087.02 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.66x = 1,087.02 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.66x = 476,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,484.35/787.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.94

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