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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.87, 1,084.55 and 436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.87, 1,084.55 and 436.53 is: 602.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.87 : 1,084.55 = 436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.87/1,084.55 = 436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.87x = 1,084.55 × 436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.87x = 473,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,436.43/785.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.44

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