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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.38, 1,088.01 and 439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.38, 1,088.01 and 439.07 is: 605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.38 : 1,088.01 = 439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.38/1,088.01 = 439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.38x = 1,088.01 × 439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.38x = 477,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,712.55/788.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.95

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