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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.70, 1,087.04 and 438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.70, 1,087.04 and 438.41 is: 605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.70 : 1,087.04 = 438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.70/1,087.04 = 438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.70x = 1,087.04 × 438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.70x = 476,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,561.58/787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.01

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