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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.80, 1,087.17 and 438.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.80, 1,087.17 and 438.51 is: 605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.80 : 1,087.17 = 438.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.80/1,087.17 = 438.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.80x = 1,087.17 × 438.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.80x = 476,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,734.92/787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.15

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