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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.22, 1,086.41 and 437.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.22, 1,086.41 and 437.91 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.22 : 1,086.41 = 437.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.22/1,086.41 = 437.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.22x = 1,086.41 × 437.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.22x = 475,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,746.82/787.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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