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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.48, 1,088.12 and 439.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.48, 1,088.12 and 439.19 is: 606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.48 : 1,088.12 = 439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.48/1,088.12 = 439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.48x = 1,088.12 × 439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.48x = 477,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,891.42/788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.09

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