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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.60, 1,084.08 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.60, 1,084.08 and 436.28 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.60 : 1,084.08 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.60/1,084.08 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.60x = 1,084.08 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.60x = 472,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,962.42/785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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