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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.62, 1,085.46 and 437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.62, 1,085.46 and 437.29 is: 603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.62 : 1,085.46 = 437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.62/1,085.46 = 437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.62x = 1,085.46 × 437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.62x = 474,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,660.80/786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.42

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