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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.78, 1,084.38 and 436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.78, 1,084.38 and 436.54 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.78 : 1,084.38 = 436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.78/1,084.38 = 436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.78x = 1,084.38 × 436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.78x = 473,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,371.44/785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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