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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.44, 1,088.04 and 439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.44, 1,088.04 and 439.21 is: 606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.44 : 1,088.04 = 439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.44/1,088.04 = 439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.44x = 1,088.04 × 439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.44x = 477,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,876.98/788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.11

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