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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.94, 1,085.88 and 437.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.94, 1,085.88 and 437.65 is: 603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.94 : 1,085.88 = 437.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.94/1,085.88 = 437.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.94x = 1,085.88 × 437.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.94x = 475,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,235.38/786.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.90

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