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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.07, 1,086.19 and 437.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.07, 1,086.19 and 437.75 is: 604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.07 : 1,086.19 = 437.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.07/1,086.19 = 437.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.07x = 1,086.19 × 437.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.07x = 475,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,479.67/787.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.11

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