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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.34, 1,083.79 and 436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.34, 1,083.79 and 436.03 is: 601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.34 : 1,083.79 = 436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.34/1,083.79 = 436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.34x = 1,083.79 × 436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.34x = 472,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,564.95/785.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.73

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