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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.27, 1,086.48 and 437.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.27, 1,086.48 and 437.98 is: 604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.27 : 1,086.48 = 437.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.27/1,086.48 = 437.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.27x = 1,086.48 × 437.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.27x = 475,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,856.51/787.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.44

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