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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.25, 1,085.03 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.25, 1,085.03 and 436.95 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.25 : 1,085.03 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.25/1,085.03 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.25x = 1,085.03 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.25x = 474,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,103.86/786.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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