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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.74, 1,088.50 and 439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.74, 1,088.50 and 439.42 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.74 : 1,088.50 = 439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.74/1,088.50 = 439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.74x = 1,088.50 × 439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.74x = 478,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,308.67/788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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