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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.53, 1,085.28 and 437.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.53, 1,085.28 and 437.21 is: 603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.53 : 1,085.28 = 437.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.53/1,085.28 = 437.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.53x = 1,085.28 × 437.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.53x = 474,495.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,495.27/786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.28

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