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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.82, 1,084.46 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.82, 1,084.46 and 436.50 is: 602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.82 : 1,084.46 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.82/1,084.46 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.82x = 1,084.46 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.82x = 473,364.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,364.61/785.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.38

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