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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.33, 1,085.18 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.33, 1,085.18 and 432.28 is: 596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.33 : 1,085.18 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.33/1,085.18 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.33x = 1,085.18 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.33x = 469,103.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,103.63/786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.57

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