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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.37, 1,085.22 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.37, 1,085.22 and 432.32 is: 596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.37 : 1,085.22 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.37/1,085.22 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.37x = 1,085.22 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.37x = 469,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,166.64/786.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.62

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