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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.38, 1,087.98 and 439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.38, 1,087.98 and 439.06 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.38 : 1,087.98 = 439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.38/1,087.98 = 439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.38x = 1,087.98 × 439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.38x = 477,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,688.50/788.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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