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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.42, 1,088.02 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.42, 1,088.02 and 439.12 is: 605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.42 : 1,088.02 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.42/1,088.02 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.42x = 1,088.02 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.42x = 477,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,771.34/788.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.99

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