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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.76, 1,084.34 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.76, 1,084.34 and 436.50 is: 602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.76 : 1,084.34 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.76/1,084.34 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.76x = 1,084.34 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.76x = 473,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,314.41/785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.37

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