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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.79, 1,084.39 and 436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.79, 1,084.39 and 436.47 is: 602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.79 : 1,084.39 = 436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.79/1,084.39 = 436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.79x = 1,084.39 × 436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.79x = 473,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,303.70/785.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.33

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