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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.45, 1,085.32 and 432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.45, 1,085.32 and 432.37 is: 596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.45 : 1,085.32 = 432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.45/1,085.32 = 432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.45x = 1,085.32 × 432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.45x = 469,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,255.60/786.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.67

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