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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.37, 1,085.24 and 437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.37, 1,085.24 and 437.03 is: 603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.37 : 1,085.24 = 437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.37/1,085.24 = 437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.37x = 1,085.24 × 437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.37x = 474,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,282.44/786.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.13

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