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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.52, 1,085.38 and 432.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.52, 1,085.38 and 432.43 is: 596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.52 : 1,085.38 = 432.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.52/1,085.38 = 432.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.52x = 1,085.38 × 432.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.52x = 469,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,350.87/786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.74

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