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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.25, 1,084.98 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.25, 1,084.98 and 432.18 is: 596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.25 : 1,084.98 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.25/1,084.98 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.25x = 1,084.98 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.25x = 468,906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,906.66/786.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.39

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