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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.23, 1,085.00 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.23, 1,085.00 and 432.16 is: 596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.23 : 1,085.00 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.23/1,085.00 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.23x = 1,085.00 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.23x = 468,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,891.78/786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.38

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