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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.49, 1,088.10 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.49, 1,088.10 and 439.16 is: 606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.49 : 1,088.10 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.49/1,088.10 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.49x = 1,088.10 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.49x = 477,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,844.56/788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.02

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