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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.59, 1,084.10 and 431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.59, 1,084.10 and 431.51 is: 595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.59 : 1,084.10 = 431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.59/1,084.10 = 431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.59x = 1,084.10 × 431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.59x = 467,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,800.54/785.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.48

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