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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.99, 1,086.03 and 437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.99, 1,086.03 and 437.66 is: 603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.99 : 1,086.03 = 437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.99/1,086.03 = 437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.99x = 1,086.03 × 437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.99x = 475,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,306.46/786.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.95

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