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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.75, 1,087.13 and 438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.75, 1,087.13 and 438.46 is: 605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.75 : 1,087.13 = 438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.75/1,087.13 = 438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.75x = 1,087.13 × 438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.75x = 476,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,663.02/787.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.09

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