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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.51, 1,084.00 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.51, 1,084.00 and 436.19 is: 601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.51 : 1,084.00 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.51/1,084.00 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.51x = 1,084.00 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.51x = 472,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,828.87/785.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.94

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