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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,085.99 and 437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,085.99 and 437.63 is: 603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,085.99 = 437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,085.99 = 437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,085.99 × 437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 475,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,254.19/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.91

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