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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.03, 1,088.85 and 439.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.03, 1,088.85 and 439.69 is: 606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.03 : 1,088.85 = 439.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.03/1,088.85 = 439.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.03x = 1,088.85 × 439.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.03x = 478,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,756.46/789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.77

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