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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.50, 1,085.37 and 437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.50, 1,085.37 and 437.26 is: 603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.50 : 1,085.37 = 437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.50/1,085.37 = 437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.50x = 1,085.37 × 437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.50x = 474,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,583.46/786.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.41

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