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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.67, 1,084.22 and 436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.67, 1,084.22 and 436.36 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.67 : 1,084.22 = 436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.67/1,084.22 = 436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.67x = 1,084.22 × 436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.67x = 473,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,110.24/785.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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