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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.09, 1,086.20 and 437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.09, 1,086.20 and 437.85 is: 604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.09 : 1,086.20 = 437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.09/1,086.20 = 437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.09x = 1,086.20 × 437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.09x = 475,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,592.67/787.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.24

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