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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.88, 1,084.46 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.88, 1,084.46 and 436.56 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.88 : 1,084.46 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.88/1,084.46 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.88x = 1,084.46 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.88x = 473,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,431.86/785.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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