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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.14, 1,083.49 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.14, 1,083.49 and 431.06 is: 594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.14 : 1,083.49 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.14/1,083.49 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.14x = 1,083.49 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.14x = 467,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,042.70/785.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.85

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