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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.26, 1,085.04 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.26, 1,085.04 and 432.18 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.26 : 1,085.04 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.26/1,085.04 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.26x = 1,085.04 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.26x = 468,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,932.59/786.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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