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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.75, 1,084.37 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.75, 1,084.37 and 436.44 is: 602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.75 : 1,084.37 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.75/1,084.37 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.75x = 1,084.37 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.75x = 473,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,262.44/785.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.31

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