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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.41, 1,083.86 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.41, 1,083.86 and 436.10 is: 601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.41 : 1,083.86 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.41/1,083.86 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.41x = 1,083.86 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.41x = 472,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,671.35/785.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.81

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