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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.59, 1,085.51 and 432.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.59, 1,085.51 and 432.51 is: 596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.59 : 1,085.51 = 432.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.59/1,085.51 = 432.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.59x = 1,085.51 × 432.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.59x = 469,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,500.71/786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.88

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