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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.40, 1,083.83 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.40, 1,083.83 and 436.07 is: 601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.40 : 1,083.83 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.40/1,083.83 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.40x = 1,083.83 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.40x = 472,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,623.57/785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.76

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