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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.50, 1,088.13 and 439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.50, 1,088.13 and 439.18 is: 606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.50 : 1,088.13 = 439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.50/1,088.13 = 439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.50x = 1,088.13 × 439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.50x = 477,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,884.93/788.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.07

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