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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.78, 1,085.76 and 437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.78, 1,085.76 and 437.48 is: 603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.78 : 1,085.76 = 437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.78/1,085.76 = 437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.78x = 1,085.76 × 437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.78x = 474,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,998.28/786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.72

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