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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.50, 1,083.99 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.50, 1,083.99 and 436.20 is: 601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.50 : 1,083.99 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.50/1,083.99 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.50x = 1,083.99 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.50x = 472,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,836.44/785.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.96

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