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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.67, 1,088.32 and 439.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.67, 1,088.32 and 439.35 is: 606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.67 : 1,088.32 = 439.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.67/1,088.32 = 439.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.67x = 1,088.32 × 439.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.67x = 478,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,153.39/788.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.28

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