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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.01, 1,084.62 and 436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.01, 1,084.62 and 436.69 is: 602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.01 : 1,084.62 = 436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.01/1,084.62 = 436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.01x = 1,084.62 × 436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.01x = 473,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,642.71/786.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.59

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