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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,088.37 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,088.37 and 439.38 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,088.37 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,088.37 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,088.37 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 478,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,208.01/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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