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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.37, 1,087.79 and 439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.37, 1,087.79 and 439.05 is: 605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.37 : 1,087.79 = 439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.37/1,087.79 = 439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.37x = 1,087.79 × 439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.37x = 477,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,592.00/788.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.80

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