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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.86, 1,085.95 and 437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.86, 1,085.95 and 437.58 is: 603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.86 : 1,085.95 = 437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.86/1,085.95 = 437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.86x = 1,085.95 × 437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.86x = 475,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,190.00/786.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.91

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