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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.88, 1,087.22 and 438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.88, 1,087.22 and 438.56 is: 605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.88 : 1,087.22 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.88/1,087.22 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.88x = 1,087.22 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.88x = 476,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,811.20/787.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.18

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