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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.19, 1,087.61 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.19, 1,087.61 and 438.86 is: 605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.19 : 1,087.61 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.19/1,087.61 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.19x = 1,087.61 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.19x = 477,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,300.89/788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.57

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