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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.16, 1,087.65 and 438.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.16, 1,087.65 and 438.85 is: 605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.16 : 1,087.65 = 438.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.16/1,087.65 = 438.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.16x = 1,087.65 × 438.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.16x = 477,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,315.20/788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.61

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