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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.95, 1,087.38 and 438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.95, 1,087.38 and 438.62 is: 605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.95 : 1,087.38 = 438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.95/1,087.38 = 438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.95x = 1,087.38 × 438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.95x = 476,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,941.18/787.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.29

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