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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.84, 1,087.22 and 438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.84, 1,087.22 and 438.54 is: 605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.84 : 1,087.22 = 438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.84/1,087.22 = 438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.84x = 1,087.22 × 438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.84x = 476,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,789.46/787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.19

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