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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.52, 1,084.32 and 589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.52, 1,084.32 and 589.60 is: 813.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.52 : 1,084.32 = 589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.52/1,084.32 = 589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.52x = 1,084.32 × 589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.52x = 639,315.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,315.07/785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.87

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