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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.72, 1,088.44 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.72, 1,088.44 and 439.40 is: 606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.72 : 1,088.44 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.72/1,088.44 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.72x = 1,088.44 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.72x = 478,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,260.54/788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.38

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