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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.29, 1,086.33 and 437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.29, 1,086.33 and 437.97 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.29 : 1,086.33 = 437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.29/1,086.33 = 437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.29x = 1,086.33 × 437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.29x = 475,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,779.95/787.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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