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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.18, 1,084.82 and 436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.18, 1,084.82 and 436.80 is: 602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.18 : 1,084.82 = 436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.18/1,084.82 = 436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.18x = 1,084.82 × 436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.18x = 473,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,849.38/786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.72

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