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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.27, 1,085.11 and 436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.27, 1,085.11 and 436.98 is: 603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.27 : 1,085.11 = 436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.27/1,085.11 = 436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.27x = 1,085.11 × 436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.27x = 474,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,170.28/786.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.06

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