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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.18, 1,086.20 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.18, 1,086.20 and 437.80 is: 604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.18 : 1,086.20 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.18/1,086.20 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.18x = 1,086.20 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.18x = 475,538.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,538.36/787.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.10

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