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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.63, 1,088.33 and 439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.63, 1,088.33 and 439.34 is: 606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.63 : 1,088.33 = 439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.63/1,088.33 = 439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.63x = 1,088.33 × 439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.63x = 478,146.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,146.90/788.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.30

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