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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.64, 1,085.55 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.64, 1,085.55 and 437.32 is: 603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.64 : 1,085.55 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.64/1,085.55 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.64x = 1,085.55 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.64x = 474,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,732.73/786.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.49

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