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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.69, 1,087.01 and 438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.69, 1,087.01 and 438.38 is: 604.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.69 : 1,087.01 = 438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.69/1,087.01 = 438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.69x = 1,087.01 × 438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.69x = 476,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,523.44/787.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.96

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