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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.08, 1,084.79 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.08, 1,084.79 and 432.02 is: 596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.08 : 1,084.79 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.08/1,084.79 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.08x = 1,084.79 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.08x = 468,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,643.39/786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.18

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