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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.10, 1,086.12 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.10, 1,086.12 and 437.76 is: 604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.10 : 1,086.12 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.10/1,086.12 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.10x = 1,086.12 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.10x = 475,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,459.89/787.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.07

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