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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.06, 1,084.75 and 436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.06, 1,084.75 and 436.74 is: 602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.06 : 1,084.75 = 436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.06/1,084.75 = 436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.06x = 1,084.75 × 436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.06x = 473,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,753.72/786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.69

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