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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.28, 1,087.80 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.28, 1,087.80 and 438.96 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.28 : 1,087.80 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.28/1,087.80 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.28x = 1,087.80 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.28x = 477,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,500.69/788.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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