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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.12, 1,087.48 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.12, 1,087.48 and 438.76 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.12 : 1,087.48 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.12/1,087.48 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.12x = 1,087.48 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.12x = 477,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,142.72/788.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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