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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788, 1,087.44 and 438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788, 1,087.44 and 438.70 is: 605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788 : 1,087.44 = 438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788/1,087.44 = 438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788x = 1,087.44 × 438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788x = 477,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,059.93/788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.41

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