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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.15, 1,086.28 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.15, 1,086.28 and 437.84 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.15 : 1,086.28 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.15/1,086.28 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.15x = 1,086.28 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.15x = 475,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,614.38/787.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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