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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.49, 1,088.01 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.49, 1,088.01 and 439.20 is: 606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.49 : 1,088.01 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.49/1,088.01 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.49x = 1,088.01 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.49x = 477,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,853.99/788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.04

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