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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.56, 1,085.46 and 437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.56, 1,085.46 and 437.24 is: 603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.56 : 1,085.46 = 437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.56/1,085.46 = 437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.56x = 1,085.46 × 437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.56x = 474,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,606.53/786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.40

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