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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.47, 1,085.36 and 437.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.47, 1,085.36 and 437.17 is: 603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.47 : 1,085.36 = 437.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.47/1,085.36 = 437.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.47x = 1,085.36 × 437.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.47x = 474,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,486.83/786.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.31

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