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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.78, 1,085.81 and 437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.78, 1,085.81 and 437.47 is: 603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.78 : 1,085.81 = 437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.78/1,085.81 = 437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.78x = 1,085.81 × 437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.78x = 475,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,004.40/786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.73

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