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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,086.24 and 437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,086.24 and 437.82 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.14 : 1,086.24 = 437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.14/1,086.24 = 437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.14x = 1,086.24 × 437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.14x = 475,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,577.60/787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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