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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.15, 1,073.94 and 437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.15, 1,073.94 and 437.53 is: 603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.15 : 1,073.94 = 437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.15/1,073.94 = 437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.15x = 1,073.94 × 437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.15x = 469,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,880.97/778.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.84

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