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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.51, 1,083.87 and 436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.51, 1,083.87 and 436.13 is: 601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.51 : 1,083.87 = 436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.51/1,083.87 = 436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.51x = 1,083.87 × 436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.51x = 472,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,702.80/785.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.78

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