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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.21, 1,086.39 and 437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.21, 1,086.39 and 437.90 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.21 : 1,086.39 = 437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.21/1,086.39 = 437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.21x = 1,086.39 × 437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.21x = 475,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,724.75/787.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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