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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.89, 1,084.58 and 436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.89, 1,084.58 and 436.58 is: 602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.89 : 1,084.58 = 436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.89/1,084.58 = 436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.89x = 1,084.58 × 436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.89x = 473,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,502.40/785.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.50

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