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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.32, 1,083.70 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.32, 1,083.70 and 436.02 is: 601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.32 : 1,083.70 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.32/1,083.70 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.32x = 1,083.70 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.32x = 472,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,514.87/785.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.68

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