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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.45, 1,085.31 and 437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.45, 1,085.31 and 437.12 is: 603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.45 : 1,085.31 = 437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.45/1,085.31 = 437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.45x = 1,085.31 × 437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.45x = 474,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,405.28/786.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.22

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