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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.34, 1,085.12 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.34, 1,085.12 and 437 is: 603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.34 : 1,085.12 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.34/1,085.12 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.34x = 1,085.12 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.34x = 474,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,197.44/786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.05

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