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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.41, 1,083.75 and 436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.41, 1,083.75 and 436.11 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.41 : 1,083.75 = 436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.41/1,083.75 = 436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.41x = 1,083.75 × 436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.41x = 472,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,634.21/785.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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