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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.24, 1,085.00 and 436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.24, 1,085.00 and 436.93 is: 602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.24 : 1,085.00 = 436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.24/1,085.00 = 436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.24x = 1,085.00 × 436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.24x = 474,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,064.15/786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.95

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