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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.08, 1,086.13 and 437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.08, 1,086.13 and 437.79 is: 604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.08 : 1,086.13 = 437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.08/1,086.13 = 437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.08x = 1,086.13 × 437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.08x = 475,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,496.85/787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.13

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