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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.38, 1,088.03 and 439.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.38, 1,088.03 and 439.13 is: 606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.38 : 1,088.03 = 439.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.38/1,088.03 = 439.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.38x = 1,088.03 × 439.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.38x = 477,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,786.61/788.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.04

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