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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.53, 1,084.04 and 436.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.53, 1,084.04 and 436.29 is: 602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.53 : 1,084.04 = 436.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.53/1,084.04 = 436.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.53x = 1,084.04 × 436.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.53x = 472,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,948.21/785.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.08

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