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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.25, 1,083.69 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.25, 1,083.69 and 436.05 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.25 : 1,083.69 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.25/1,083.69 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.25x = 1,083.69 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.25x = 472,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,543.02/785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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