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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.76, 1,088.49 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.76, 1,088.49 and 439.44 is: 606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.76 : 1,088.49 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.76/1,088.49 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.76x = 1,088.49 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.76x = 478,326.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,326.05/788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.43

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