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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.94, 1,084.56 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.94, 1,084.56 and 436.66 is: 602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.94 : 1,084.56 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.94/1,084.56 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.94x = 1,084.56 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.94x = 473,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,583.97/785.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.57

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