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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.83, 1,084.38 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.83, 1,084.38 and 436.51 is: 602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.83 : 1,084.38 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.83/1,084.38 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.83x = 1,084.38 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.83x = 473,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,342.71/785.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.35

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