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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.63, 1,085.57 and 437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.63, 1,085.57 and 437.34 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.63 : 1,085.57 = 437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.63/1,085.57 = 437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.63x = 1,085.57 × 437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.63x = 474,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,763.18/786.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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