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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.19, 1,084.84 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.19, 1,084.84 and 436.95 is: 602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.19 : 1,084.84 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.19/1,084.84 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.19x = 1,084.84 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.19x = 474,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,020.84/786.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.93

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