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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.54, 1,085.43 and 437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.54, 1,085.43 and 437.23 is: 603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.54 : 1,085.43 = 437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.54/1,085.43 = 437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.54x = 1,085.43 × 437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.54x = 474,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,582.56/786.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.38

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