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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.36, 1,085.10 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.36, 1,085.10 and 437 is: 603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.36 : 1,085.10 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.36/1,085.10 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.36x = 1,085.10 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.36x = 474,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,188.70/786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.02

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