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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.91, 1,085.93 and 437.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.91, 1,085.93 and 437.59 is: 603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.91 : 1,085.93 = 437.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.91/1,085.93 = 437.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.91x = 1,085.93 × 437.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.91x = 475,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,189.92/786.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.87

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