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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.95, 1,086 and 437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.95, 1,086 and 437.66 is: 603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.95 : 1,086 = 437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.95/1,086 = 437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.95x = 1,086 × 437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.95x = 475,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,293.33/786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.97

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