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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.09, 1,084.82 and 432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.09, 1,084.82 and 432.03 is: 596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.09 : 1,084.82 = 432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.09/1,084.82 = 432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.09x = 1,084.82 × 432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.09x = 468,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,674.78/786.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.21

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