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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.08, 1,084.82 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.08, 1,084.82 and 432 is: 596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.08 : 1,084.82 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.08/1,084.82 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.08x = 1,084.82 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.08x = 468,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,642.24/786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.18

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