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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.54, 1,084.03 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.54, 1,084.03 and 436.22 is: 601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.54 : 1,084.03 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.54/1,084.03 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.54x = 1,084.03 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.54x = 472,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,875.57/785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.98

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