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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.92, 1,085.96 and 437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.92, 1,085.96 and 437.62 is: 603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.92 : 1,085.96 = 437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.92/1,085.96 = 437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.92x = 1,085.96 × 437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.92x = 475,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,237.82/786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.92

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