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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.57, 1,088.22 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.57, 1,088.22 and 439.25 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.57 : 1,088.22 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.57/1,088.22 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.57x = 1,088.22 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.57x = 477,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,998.44/788.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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