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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.90, 1,085.92 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.90, 1,085.92 and 437.60 is: 603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.90 : 1,085.92 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.90/1,085.92 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.90x = 1,085.92 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.90x = 475,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,198.59/786.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.89

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