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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.18, 1,087.69 and 438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.18, 1,087.69 and 438.88 is: 605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.18 : 1,087.69 = 438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.18/1,087.69 = 438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.18x = 1,087.69 × 438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.18x = 477,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,365.39/788.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.66

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