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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.82, 1,088.58 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.82, 1,088.58 and 439.50 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.82 : 1,088.58 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.82/1,088.58 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.82x = 1,088.58 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.82x = 478,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,430.91/788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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