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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.23, 1,086.36 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.23, 1,086.36 and 437.94 is: 604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.23 : 1,086.36 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.23/1,086.36 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.23x = 1,086.36 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.23x = 475,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,760.50/787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.35

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