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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.75, 1,087.10 and 438.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.75, 1,087.10 and 438.43 is: 605.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.75 : 1,087.10 = 438.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.75/1,087.10 = 438.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.75x = 1,087.10 × 438.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.75x = 476,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,617.25/787.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.04

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