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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.46, 1,088.06 and 439.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.46, 1,088.06 and 439.15 is: 606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.46 : 1,088.06 = 439.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.46/1,088.06 = 439.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.46x = 1,088.06 × 439.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.46x = 477,816.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,816.11/788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.01

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