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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,085.62 and 437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,085.62 and 437.38 is: 603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,085.62 = 437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,085.62 = 437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,085.62 × 437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 474,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,828.48/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.59

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