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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,087.61 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,087.61 and 438.84 is: 605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,087.61 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,087.61 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,087.61 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 477,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,282.43/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.59

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