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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.61, 1,084.11 and 436.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.61, 1,084.11 and 436.29 is: 602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.61 : 1,084.11 = 436.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.61/1,084.11 = 436.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.61x = 1,084.11 × 436.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.61x = 472,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,986.35/785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.06

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