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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.59, 1,085.49 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.59, 1,085.49 and 437.28 is: 603.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.59 : 1,085.49 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.59/1,085.49 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.59x = 1,085.49 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.59x = 474,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,659.00/786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.44

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