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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,086.34 and 437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,086.34 and 437.96 is: 604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,086.34 = 437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,086.34 = 437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,086.34 × 437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 475,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,773.47/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.36

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