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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.30, 1,086.47 and 437.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.30, 1,086.47 and 437.99 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.30 : 1,086.47 = 437.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.30/1,086.47 = 437.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.30x = 1,086.47 × 437.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.30x = 475,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,861.37/787.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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