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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,086.36 and 437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,086.36 and 437.93 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,086.36 = 437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,086.36 = 437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,086.36 × 437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 475,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,745.30/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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